Fostering Principal Social Worker

An Independent Fostering Agency is looking for a Principal Social Worker for their fostering service that covers South West and The Midlands. This is a permanent and full-time position that is hybrid working.

You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)

About the team

This independent fostering agency is well known for working with a therapeutic approach and their service is rated "good" by Ofsted (2025). They are a therapeutic fostering agency that work with a trauma-informed approach and they have offices in South Derbyshire, Buckinghamshire & Gloucestershire.

About the job

Managing a small caseload Supporting and supervising social workers Contributing to foster carer retention & recruitment strategies Quality assurance Upkeeping all relevant compliance & reports Business development Working with/deputising for the registered manager

About you

The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in fostering to at least a senior social work level whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation.

What's on offer?

A salary of £46,000 - £49,000 dependent on experience A car allowance of £3,000 Mileage paid 30 days of annual leave (rising to 35 days) + public holidays Excellent CPD training & development opportunities Pension scheme Life Assurance Discount schemes Further benefits

For more information, please contact Samantha Cunningham

07825213518 / scunningham@charecruitment.com

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