Job Description:

Supervising Social Worker (SSW)
Location: Somerset | Home-based (Office in Taunton 2 times/month)
Salary: £40,000+ PRP after probation + OOH payments

Benefits:

• Hybrid working with strong flexibility
• Low caseload (max. 10 households) - focus on quality, not volume
• £150/week for out-of-hours (1 in 6 rota)
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service) + birthday off
• Mileage paid at 0.45p per mile
• Comprehensive training and development programme
• Virtual GP access & Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car schemes
• Supportive, values-led "family-feel" working environment

NonStop Care is working with a well-established therapeutic fostering provider to recruit a Supervising Social Worker across the South West region with office in Taunton, Somerset. This organisation is known for its child-centred, therapeutic approach, strong local authority partnerships, and commitment to achieving positive outcomes for young people.

This is a home-based role covering Somerset, with occasional travel to the Taunton office. You will support foster carers across the region, ensuring high-quality practice and that all carers remain "Ofsted-ready" through strong compliance and evidence of positive outcomes.

The service prioritises a low caseload model, enabling you to build meaningful relationships with carers and focus on delivering high standards of support. You will also contribute to carer recruitment, assessments, and training, while promoting a cooperative and solution-focused culture.

• Support and supervise foster carers, ensuring high-quality care and compliance
• Maintain a strong child-centred approach in all areas of practice
• Ensure carers meet Ofsted standards and statutory requirements
• Undertake Form F assessments and present to panel
• Deliver training and identify development needs for foster carers
• Participate in recruitment activities and promotional events
• Complete high-quality matching and placement assessments
• Work collaboratively with local authorities and multi-agency teams
• Participate in out-of-hours rota (1 in 6 weeks)

• Social Work qualification (Degree or Masters) and SWE registration
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience (ideally in fostering)
• Strong knowledge of fostering legislation and safeguarding frameworks
• Experience completing Form F assessments
• Strong assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills
• A values-driven approach aligned with a supportive, child-focused service
• Full UK driving licence

Please send your CV over to (url removed). You can also apply via this web-site.