Supervising Social Worker


Company:	Hampshire County Council
Salary:	£41,985 to £49,565 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Alton, GU34 1EN
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 4 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	4 Oct 2026

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Summary

Make a lasting impact as a Supervising Social Worker in our East Fostering Team, supporting foster carers across North East Hampshire who provide safe, stable, and nurturing homes for children in care. In this vital role, you’ll work closely with carers to build their confidence and skills, ensuring they have the training, guidance, and support needed to transform young lives.

Our Fostering Service supports around 500 fostering households and is proud to be part of a wider service rated Outstanding by Ofsted. You’ll be joining a well-established, high-performing team that shares a clear vision: to make Hampshire an even better place where every child and young person - including those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged - has the best possible start in life and is supported by the whole community to succeed.

What you’ll do:

• Provide regular supervision, support, and crisis intervention to foster carers.

• Manage a caseload in line with statutory and departmental procedures.

• Prepare and present reports for fostering panels, reviews, and legal proceedings.

• Deliver training and facilitate support groups for foster carers.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to secure the best outcomes for children.

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England (SWE). Due to the needs of the team, we’re unable to consider Newly Qualified Social Workers for this post.

• Experience working with foster carers, children in care, and multi-agency teams.

• Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment, and relevant legislation.

• Excellent communication, assessment, and report writing skills.

• A motivated, organised team player with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Why join us?

• Be part of an Outstanding local authority fostering service making a real difference.

• Work in a supportive, collaborative team that values your development.

• Benefit from flexible working, including home working and professional development opportunities.

• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.

• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.

Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Other job titles you may be searching for: Supervising Social Work Practitioner, Fostering Social Worker, Children’s Social Worker, Social Worker - Fostering, Family Placement Social Worker.

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