Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry - Outpatients | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Pennine Care NHS FT - Oldham
£113,565 - £150,569 PA, pro rata
PermanentFull time
Job description is pending Royal College approval Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to make a substantive whole time appointment to this newly established post with Oldham Mental Health Services. This post will cover the Central sector within the Oldham area. The post has been created due to the current consultant moving to another job in the trust. The Oldham general adult psychiatry service (generally for people aged 16 to 64) has been run since 2008 according to a model whereby our team of consultants are deployed as follows: Three consultants work exclusively in the community and outpatient focus areas, one working with the Early Intervention Service, and two inpatient area including Home Treatment and two A&E Liaison Team. Also one consultant in Living Well. Within this arrangement, the consultant appointed to this post will work with other sector consultants (East, West and South sector community outpatients). Main duties of the job This is a newly created post. The Consultant will cover the central sector within the Oldham area.This is an exciting time to join the Trust and there are many opportunities to contribute to the organisations' innovation and for personal development. Oldham borough has a new state of the art TMS suite. This is the only NHS provider for this service in the North West. Oldham has a very strong teaching commitment and candidates will be expected to contribute to the teaching of medical and nursing staff. There are close links to ongoing research projects such as Bright Mind, FreshSTART, Gamechange to name a few. The Consultants contribute to local service user & carer groups.The Central sector covers the areas of South and East Oldham (Chadderton; Royton and Shaw; Delph, Uppermill, Lees, Ashton Under Lyne). Patients will be seen in hospital and community clinics, at their own homes or in other clinical settings according to clinical need. Outpatient clinics are held at the Cherrywood Clinic on the Royal Oldham Hospital site and at the Werneth Primary Care Centre. Werneth Primary Care Centre is 1.5 miles from the hospital. The consultant in this post will work with the East, South and West Sector CMHTs and also with the Care Management and Review Team, which is a sub-team working across both CMHTs and which supports people with more stable but long term mental illnesses. We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including: • Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff. • Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance • Access to Continued Professional Development • Involvement in improvement and research activities • Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service • Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted. Person SpecificationMedical Degree Essential • MBChB or equivalent Desirable • Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. GMC registration Essential • Full registration with GMC Desirable • In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Specialisr register Essential • Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months. AC status Essential • Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment S12 approval Essential • Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment Knowledge in psychiatry Essential • Excellent knowledge in adult psychiatry including knowledge and experience of a range of conditions and complex psychological problems Desirable • Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This advert closes on Sunday 11 Oct 2026
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Consultant Physician in Care of the Older Adult | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust - Telford
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum
PermanentFull time
The Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for two Consultants within the Care of the Older Adult department at The Princess Royal Hospital. These are new posts aimed at expanding the department and developing front door (acute frailty) and short stay ward capabilities across the Trust. The post holder will work across both sites, beginning at PRH to support with the opening of Frailty SDEC. Contribution to an out of hours call rota is core to this role. Please note that the Job Pack is subject to Royal College approval. • Deliver high quality care for frail older patients under our care on our base or outlying wards and respond to referrals from other specialities. • Work within the multidisciplinary teams on the acute floor and base wards to ensure care is delivered to patients in the most apt environment. • Focus on care closer to home and utilise our community partners and services ( virtual ward and community hospitals) to reduce hospital General Medicine / On-Call Duties. • To maintain enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients. • To have good team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-disciplinary professional team. • Good written and verbal communication skills within in the multidisciplinary team and with patients and their relatives. • To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners. • Engagement in outpatient clinic work ( including the development of hot clinics). • Appetite to develop new services ( surgical liaison, continence ) and take on apt leadership roles. • Open to cross site working. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust’s catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) – all beautiful and unique. Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes’ drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care. A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on an 11PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the consultant's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a consultant’s professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities. For a full-time contract, the job plan will be divided on average per week (pro-rata for a part time post) as: • 8.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care - includes clinical activity, clinically related activity and predictable and unpredictable emergency work 1.5 PA oncall. • 2.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) - includes CPD, audit, teaching and research. The allocation of PAs is reviewed and may be subject to adjustment when a further diary exercise is undertaken or if the service demands a review of the team job plan. This advert closes on Thursday 29 Oct 2026
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Bring Your Skills and Care – Help a Young Adult Thrive £15.69/hr
UKCIL - Wetherby
£15.69 to £15.69 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Bring Your Skills and Care – Help a Young Adult Thrive £15.69/hr Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: ab0dea55 Support Worker Wanted – Skilled, Kind, Reliable 📍 Boston Spa 💷 £15.69/hour (day) | £12.21/hour (sleep-in) We’re looking for kind, skilled and reliable support workers to join a small, friendly team supporting Francesca — a sociable young woman in her early 20s who loves going to her groups, taking part in activities, and enjoying relaxed time at home. This is a meaningful role where the right person can make a real difference in her everyday life. ⸻ 🕒 Available Roles ✨ 1:1 Core Support Worker (Main Carer Role) • Regular weekly shifts • One full day + a sleep-in each week • Option to add a shorter second day (around 10 hours) • You’ll be Francesca’s main support for the day — providing personal care, medical support and taking her to activities. • Must be a confident driver of a manual car. • Ideal for someone looking for steady, regular hours and a key role in her team. ⸻ 🤝 2:1 Team Member (Additional Support Role) • Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays • 6–8 hour daytime shifts (per day) • You’ll work alongside the 1:1 carer as the second support worker — helping with activities, personal care, and safety in the community. • We’re looking for people to help cover these days — you don’t need to be available for all of them. • Ideal for those looking for part-time, flexible hours. ⸻ 💬 About Francesca Francesca enjoys horse riding, swimming, trips to the farm, cinema visits, and her regular groups and day activities. She also loves quiet time at home — relaxing, listening to music, or spending time with her dog. This is a rewarding role supporting someone with complex medical needs in both home and community settings. ⸻ ✅ What We’re Looking For • Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or complex health needs • Confidence with care routines and medical protocols (training can be provided) • A calm, kind, and reliable approach • Patience, good communication, and team spirit • Someone who enjoys both active days and quieter time at home ⸻ 📝 The Role Includes • Person-centred care in a warm, respectful environment • Supporting Francesca to engage in meaningful activities • Working both in the home and out in the community • Being part of a stable, supportive team ⸻ 📩 Interested? If the 1:1 Core Role or 2:1 Team Member Role sounds like a good fit, please get in touch: 📧 support@ukcil.com 📱 03330508010 Key Responsibilities Services Meal Preparation Personal Care Domestic Care Social + Leisure activities Support to remain independent Training Safeguarding Adults/Children Moving & Handling Understanding challenging behaviour Food Hygiene First Aid Hand hygiene Autism / Aspergers Transportation Full UK driving license Can drive a motability equipped car Medical Safe Administration of Medication Continence Care Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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Social Worker / Senior Social Worker – Family Safeguarding
inploi - Wigan
Competitive
PermanentFull time
Limited Senior Posts Available Make a real impact in Wigan’s Family Safeguarding Service, where experienced social workers can thrive in a collaborative, multiagency environment focused on meaningful change for children and families. With lower caseloads and a permanent, stable management team, you’ll have the space, support, and leadership you need to deliver highquality social work practice. Why Wigan? Our recent Ofsted inspection rated us Good with Outstanding features, recognising the strength of our practice and culture. They highlighted that our teams are: “Highly positive about working in Wigan and value being part of the 'Wigan way’.” And that: “Leaders have established a culture that combines high expectations with kindness and inclusion. Staff feel valued and supported, and highquality personal supervision promotes reflection and professional growth.” This is what you can look forward to: Over 96% permanent staff across Children’s Social Care - stability you can count on Permanent Team Managers who offer consistent direction and support Opportunities to become a Practice Educator or Mentor - with additional pay A clear progression pathway Our Aspire to Lead programme for those ready to step into leadership A full month every year dedicated to professional development, delivered through two practice fortnights About the Roles Whether you are an experienced practitioner ready to step into one of our last Senior Social Worker vacancy, or an established Social Worker wanting to join a highperforming, supportive service, you’ll play an integral role in delivering highquality, relationshipbased practice. About You Our children and young people have told us that they want social workers who are: Kind Thoughtful Responsible Flexible Able to prioritise them and spend time with them Committed to helping them be happy and safe If you are a qualified and experienced social worker who is motivated by meaningful practice, ready for a new challenge, and excited by the opportunity to help shape innovative approaches, we’d love to hear from you. Application Information We currently do not have Newly Qualified Social Worker posts available. These will be advertised on Greater Jobs when they become available, so please keep a look out. To keep things simple, you can apply for both the Social Worker and Senior Social Worker roles through one application. About us: We understand that for great social workers to stay with us we need to invest in your career, which is what we will do from day 1. Whether you are an experienced social worker or newly qualified we have a career pathway that will support you to achieve your aspirations. The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them. We are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan. To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Prove your right to work to an employer Wigan Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. As part of this commitment, Wigan Council operates robust Safer Recruitment procedures If you would like an informal chat about this role, please contact our Ellie Wilson on E.Wilson3@wigan.gov.uk or Michelle Molyneux on M.Molyneux@wigan.gov.uk who will be happy to talk to you about the roles available and our fast-track recruitment process can provide an interview within 2 weeks, if you meet the essential criteria. (please note, applications will be progressed on receipt, therefore the closing date my end sooner should vacancies be filled) This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check To view the details relating to this position, please click the links below: Supporting Documents ↗ Senior Social Worker - Job Specification ↗ Social Worker - Job Specification ↗ Working in Wigan Family Safeguarding Teams - Overview ↗ Social Worker Pathways ↗ DBS Applicant Information ↗ Privacy Notice
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Social Worker - Older People & Hospital Social Worker
The Sunrise Recruitment Ltd - Llanfairfechan, Conwy Principal Area
from £28 an hour
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Roles and Responsibilities Undertake strengths-based social work assessments for older people and adults requiring support, ensuring their needs, wishes, and outcomes are at the centre of care planning. Work collaboratively with individuals, their families, carers, and partner agencies to promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes. Support the safe and timely discharge of patients from hospital by assessing ongoing care needs and coordinating appropriate community support services. Develop, implement, and regularly review person-centred care and support plans in line with relevant legislation, policies, and best practice. Carry out safeguarding enquiries where required, identifying and managing risks to vulnerable adults while promoting their rights and wellbeing. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising with healthcare professionals, community services, and voluntary organisations to deliver coordinated care. Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case records, assessments, reports, and care plans using electronic case management systems. Provide information, guidance, and advocacy to individuals, families, and carers, helping them understand available services and make informed decisions. Manage a varied caseload effectively, prioritising work to meet statutory timescales and organisational standards. Ensure all practice complies with relevant legislation, Social Care Wales professional standards, safeguarding procedures, and organisational policies. NOTE: WE DO NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP. WE ARE NOT CONSIDERING OVERSEAS CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION.
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Social Worker - Older People & Hospital Social Worker
Wax Recruitment Ltd - Llanfairfechan
from £28.01 an hour
On-siteContractFull time
Job title: Social Worker - Older People & Hospital Social Worker Job Category: Social Care Qualified Location: Penmaenmawr Road, Llanfairfechan, Conwy County Borough, LL330PE, Conwy County Borough Council Hours per week: 37 Salary: £28.01 per hour DBS and Social Work England Registration Required Secondment Cover Job description We currently have a vacancy for a Social Worker to work in our Older People & Hospital Social Work Services. The suitable candidate will be expected to deliver a high quality social work service to older people who are deemed vulnerable or needing support due. You will need to work with the citizen, carers and families to provide support and to develop resilience and independence, ensuring that the citizen, families and carers are at the centre of decision making about their lives and the outcomes that they want to achieve. Skills and qualifications required: Social Work Qualified, minimum 3 years post qualified plus technology & software skills Registered with Social Care Wales. Team work & interpersonal skills Experience in working with Older People and Hospital Social Work settings Please see attached job description and person specification for full requirements. In order to be shortlisted for interview, candidates will need to meet the essential criteria as stated in the Person Specification. The assignment is for 37HPW, Monday – Friday. There is an expectation that candidate lives locally or with in a commutable distance as the position is located in Conwy County. The worker will work from the office – Plas Menai, Llanfairfechan. The assignment is expected to last approximately 12 weeks with potential to be extended.
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Social Worker HCC624819
Hampshire County Council - Havant
£41,985 to £53,315 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Join our Refugee Team as a Children’s Social Worker and play a vital role in supporting separated children, unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, refugee young people, care leavers, families with No Recourse to Public Funds, and those arriving through the Homes for Ukraine scheme. You will help them to feel safe, settled and supported as they begin to rebuild their lives in the UK. This is a unique opportunity to join a creative and dedicated service working with children, young people and families who may have experienced trauma, loss, uncertainty, disrupted education, family separation, insecure immigration status, financial hardship and significant life transitions. You will work collaboratively with Care Leaver Personal Advisers, managers, carers, education providers, health professionals, legal representatives, interpreters and partner agencies to deliver practical, relationship-based support. Through your work, you will empower young people to understand their rights and entitlements, access education and healthcare, sustain suitable accommodation, build independence, and make informed plans for their future. We’re proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children’s services. What you’ll do: • Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families to enable positive change. • Lead on assessments, care planning, and interventions that safeguard and promote wellbeing. • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver effective, holistic support. • Manage complex caseloads with autonomy, creativity, and a strong focus on outcomes. • Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice. • As a Senior Social Worker, provide mentoring and practice support to colleagues, role model high standards of social work, and contribute to reflective practice and service development. What we’re looking for: • Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Please note this role is not open to Newly Qualified Social Workers. • Experience working in a UK based statutory social work setting. • Senior Social Workers will have significant post qualifying experience and be comfortable mentoring colleagues and role modelling best practice. • Strong relationship building and communication skills, with the ability to engage families and build trust. • Confident in assessing risk, analysing information, developing effective plans, and producing clear, high quality reports. • Sound understanding of safeguarding, relevant legal frameworks, equality, and best value principles. • Ability to manage complex caseloads and work effectively within multi agency settings. • A creative, flexible, and forward thinking approach to practice. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Why join us? • Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. • Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance. • Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE ‘Partner in Practice’ initiative. • Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work. • Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval). • Wellbeing support: 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: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here. Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, therefore the advert may close early. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Please note: This role is not open to Newly Qualified Social Workers. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Welfare Worker, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner, Children’s Services Practitioner, Child Protection Social Worker, Children and Families Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, Family Support Social Worker, Senior Case Manager, Advanced Social Work Practitioner
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Community Social Worker
NHS Jobs - Basildon
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
PermanentFull time
1. To establish and maintain effective individual health and social care by: Holistic assessment of client problem/needs. Planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions. Clear, accurate and concise documentation of client care 2. To participate in the initial assessment of clients to determine appropriateness for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service and to liaise with referring agencies to identify alternative agencies as appropriate to meet the clients needs. 3. To participate in Team and Clinical Meetings, initiating and discussing new methods/models of care and in the introduction of research or trials within the area. 4. To be aware of ones own values, beliefs and attitudes when assessing clients to ensure that a non-judgmental and objective overview of the clients needs are met at all times. 5. Need to establish a therapeutic relationship with individual clients and their families. 6. Ensure effective and confidential communication between health and social care agencies on significant data governing client care and treatment by: Participating in informal or formal case conferences and discussions. Maintaining a secure system of record keeping and information exchange. Establishing regular written reviews in progress. 7. To be fully aware of the importance of effective risk management, the undertaking of clinical risk assessment and the on-going monitoring of the clients mental state to evaluate risk either to themselves or towards others. 8. To ensure those clients in the community with behavioural problems e.g. violent or potentially violent clients are identified in caseload and that caution and care is taken when visiting such clients, if necessary organising joint visits. 9. To develop close links with relatives/carers and ensure that effective communication takes place especially when clients are admitted to hospital or preparing to be discharged and that all appropriate agencies are informed so that follow-up care can take place. 10. To advise Line Manager and Professional Social Work Supervisor and/or Nurse Advisor on all breaches of Nursing/Social Work/Occupational Therapy professional conduct as required by the NMCs/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct. 11. To liaise with Line Manager to ensure that all Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Policies and Procedures are communicated, implemented and developed within the area. 12. To work flexibly across the whole spectrum of Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service within Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. 13. To take on clinical work commensurate with experience/skills, in liaison with their supervisor and other senior staff within the team. 14. To be responsible for working with your colleagues in seeking to improve the quality of services provided to our clients/patients. This will include providing cover arrangements for Home Treatment and Crisis Services at needs of the service within Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. 15. To participate in the on call arrangements for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service.
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Supervising Social Worker
The National Fostering Group - B37 7YD
£36,000 - £46,000 dependent on experience (+£3,000 car allowance)
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Title: Supervising Social Worker Location: Regionally based across West Midlands Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 dependent on experience (+ £3,000 Car Allowance) This is an amazing opportunity to join National Fostering Group as a Supervising Social Worker with NFA Midlands. We are an independent fostering agency part of National Fostering Group. Focusing on creating high quality foster homes for children and young people, NFA Midlands empowers foster carers to meet the specific needs of those in their care. You can find out more about us here: https://www.nationalfosteringgroup.co.uk/national-fostering-agency/midlands/ About the Group Its official, we have been rated as a Great Place to Work 2025! 88% of employees at National Fostering Group say it is a great place to work, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company! Please read more about why our employees love working here: https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/certified-company/1574411 With over 20 years experience, National Fostering Group is the largest independent children's fostering group in the UK with a community of over 2,500 foster carers. As a Group, we work with Local Authorities to provide the highest quality of care for children and young people. All of our fostering agencies are officially recognised by Ofsted, Welsh and Scottish regulators as either ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ which we are extremely proud of. We also offer a 4 day working week - this means 80% of the hours for 100% pay! This will be given following a successful 6 month probationary period and is a performance based benefit. The role As a member of our brilliant team of social workers, you will understand the life-changing potential of a safe and supportive home life. You will play a key role in helping vulnerable children and young people find a foster home that can transform their future. You will also supervise and advise foster carers, and make sure that both carers and children have the support they need to thrive. You will visit homes and keep in touch with both carers and young people, becoming an essential point of contact for all – a safeguarding champion with everyone’s best interests at heart. We keep caseloads lower to decrease risk and to offer more bespoke, person-centric focus. This means more time to work closely with both the young people and their carers to deliver the best possible outcomes. You will collaborate with our specialist clinical teams to identify and make available the right kinds of support, from occupational therapy to art therapy, and clinicians with specialism in trauma and attachment theory. As a key team member in one of our local fostering agencies, you will make sure that our children and young people are safe and secure, that they are well looked after, and that our high standards are consistently maintained. Through your passion and commitment, you will inspire carers to grow in confidence and achieve their potential, with a real impact on the children they care for. Who we are looking for You will be passionate about building incredible lives for children, and helping foster carers be the best they can be. You will be confident and imaginative, with either a BA or MA degree in social work and an energetic and open-minded approach. You will also need to be registered with the appropriate body and hold a full driving licence. Carers and children will be relying on you to create supportive, nurturing relationships, so you will need to show that you’ve had previous social work experience, with a record of working with young people who have a history of trauma and enhanced needs. You will be excited by taking on real responsibility, and you will be ready and willing to benefit from all the support we offer to help you do your job. You will also be generous with your own skills and experience, helping our whole team to excel. But what else is in it for you? Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: 27 days holiday, increasing with service up to 32 days + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays Bonus schemes Generous salary sacrifice pension scheme Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you. Just some of the things on offer: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100’s of discount options Salary sacrifice Eco Car Scheme and Cycle Scheme Tech benefit And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer Job ID: 325101
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Supervising Social Worker
The National Fostering Group - SP6 2PB
£36,000 - £46,000 dependent on experience (+£3,000 car allowance)
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Title: Supervising Social Worker Location: Regionally based covering Salisbury, Hampshire and Dorset Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours Salary: £36,000 - £46,000 dependent on experience (+ £3,000 Car Allowance) This is an amazing opportunity to join National Fostering Group as a Supervising Social Worker with NFA South West. We are an independent fostering agency part of National Fostering Group. Focusing on creating high quality foster homes for children and young people, NFA South West empowers foster carers to meet the specific needs of those in their care. You can find out more about us here: https://www.nationalfosteringgroup.co.uk/national-fostering-agency/south-west/ About the Group Its official, we have been rated as a Great Place to Work 2025! 88% of employees at National Fostering Group say it is a great place to work, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company! Please read more about why our employees love working here: https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/certified-company/1574411 With over 20 years experience, National Fostering Group is the largest independent children's fostering group in the UK with a community of over 2,500 foster carers. As a Group, we work with Local Authorities to provide the highest quality of care for children and young people. All of our fostering agencies are officially recognised by Ofsted, Welsh and Scottish regulators as either ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ which we are extremely proud of. We also offer a 4 day working week - this means 80% of the hours for 100% pay! This will be given following a successful 6 month probationary period and is a performance based benefit. The role As a member of our brilliant team of social workers, you will understand the life-changing potential of a safe and supportive home life. You will play a key role in helping vulnerable children and young people find a foster home that can transform their future. You will also supervise and advise foster carers, and make sure that both carers and children have the support they need to thrive. You will visit homes and keep in touch with both carers and young people, becoming an essential point of contact for all – a safeguarding champion with everyone’s best interests at heart. We keep caseloads lower to decrease risk and to offer more bespoke, person-centric focus. This means more time to work closely with both the young people and their carers to deliver the best possible outcomes. You will collaborate with our specialist clinical teams to identify and make available the right kinds of support, from occupational therapy to art therapy, and clinicians with specialism in trauma and attachment theory. As a key team member in one of our local fostering agencies, you will make sure that our children and young people are safe and secure, that they are well looked after, and that our high standards are consistently maintained. Through your passion and commitment, you will inspire carers to grow in confidence and achieve their potential, with a real impact on the children they care for. Who we are looking for You will be passionate about building incredible lives for children, and helping foster carers be the best they can be. You will be confident and imaginative, with either a BA or MA degree in social work and an energetic and open-minded approach. You will also need to be registered with the appropriate body and hold a full driving licence. Carers and children will be relying on you to create supportive, nurturing relationships, so you will need to show that you’ve had previous social work experience, with a record of working with young people who have a history of trauma and enhanced needs. You will be excited by taking on real responsibility, and you will be ready and willing to benefit from all the support we offer to help you do your job. You will also be generous with your own skills and experience, helping our whole team to excel. But what else is in it for you? Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: 27 days holiday, increasing with service up to 32 days + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays Bonus schemes Generous salary sacrifice pension scheme Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you. Just some of the things on offer: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100’s of discount options Salary sacrifice Eco Car Scheme and Cycle Scheme Tech benefit And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer Job ID: 325095
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