Supervising Social Worker
Liquid Personnel
Birmingham, West MidlandsView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
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Hours
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In plain English
What this job actually involves
You'd supervise foster carers, address safeguarding concerns, and support foster families. This role suits someone who's passionate about helping vulnerable children and families. You'd work with foster carers, social workers, and other teams to make sure children get the best care. It's a challenging but rewarding job for someone who's dedicated to social work.
What you'll need
- You need a social work qualification (like a degree in social work or a related field)
- You should have experience working with children and families in social care
- You'll need to be able to assess and manage risk, including safeguarding concerns
- You'll work with foster carers, so you should be able to build strong relationships with them
- You'll need to be able to communicate effectively with other teams, like social workers and managers
How to boost your chances
- Make sure you research the employer and the role thoroughly before applying
- Highlight your experience working with children and families in your application
- Practice your communication skills, as you'll be working with many different people
- Consider getting a safeguarding training or qualification to boost your skills
- Think about how your values and experience align with the role and the employer
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Job description
Liquid Personnel is recruiting a dedicated Supervising Social Worker (SSW) to join its client’s Fostering Service based in Birmingham. In this role, you will supervise foster carers, address safeguarding concerns raised by children’s social workers, and provide both emotional and practical support to foster families. You will also play a key role in recruiting new foster carers, conducting assessments, and delivering training ahead of child placements. If you're passionate about making a differ…
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Provenance
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Adzuna
First seen
10 August 2026
Last checked
9 October 2026
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