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    • We're seeking a Senior Social Worker to join our outstanding fostering agency and play a key role in supervision, staff development, and service improvement.
    • This will include providing clinical supervision to less experienced social workers and to AMHPs, regardless of their professional background.
    • Be a qualified social worker.
    • If you're an empathic and understanding qualified social worker, who can produce high-quality analytic assessment reports and…
    • Develop and maintain relationships with foster carers, placing authorities, social services and other professional organisations as required.
    • Support the development of less experienced social workers, students, and family practitioners through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
    • Alongside their Family Safeguarding model, the service offers the strongest practice environment they have ever had, supporting social workers to achieve the…
    • Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding legislation, and relevant social care policies.
    • Strong assessment and analytical skills.
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    • Previous experience of children and families social work.
    • Part-Time Supervising Social Worker - Fostering.
    • 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with…
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    • Previous experience of children and families social work.
    • 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service + bank holidays.
    • Undertake direct social work responsibilities as the allocated worker, including investigating concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing, assessing risk and…
    • This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Children’s Social Worker with strong fostering, kinship assessment, and safeguarding experience to support…
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    • Do not apply for this role if you do not have 3 years' permanent experience post qualification as a Children's Social Worker.
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    • This team operates within a multidisciplinary environment, delivering high-quality support to adults experiencing mental health issues.
    • Competitive Salary: £47,324 - £52,532 per annum, with annual progression and performance-related bonuses.
    • Vibrant Community: Work in a lively, multicultural…
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    • Do not apply for this role if you do not have a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years experience post qualified experience in permanent contract/s…

Job Post Details

Senior Social Worker - job post

Silver Lining Fostering Ltd.
Brentford TW8 9DW
£38,000 - £46,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time
Responded to 51-74% of applications in the past 30 days, typically within 3 days.

Job details

Pay

  • £38,000 - £46,000 a year

Job type

  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Location

Brentford TW8 9DW

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Free parking
  • Company pension
  • On-site gym
  • UK visa sponsorship
  • On-site parking

Full job description

Senior Social Worker – Fostering
Salary: £38,000 – £46,000 + Out-of-Hours Allowance
Location: London & Surrounding Areas
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you ready to step into a management role where your social work expertise will directly shape the lives of children and foster families?

We're seeking a Senior Social Worker to join our outstanding fostering agency and play a key role in supervision, staff development, and service improvement. This is more than a caseload—this is an opportunity to lead, influence, and deliver exceptional outcomes for children in care.

What you’ll do:

  • Supervise a team of Social Workers, Assistants, and Support Workers
  • Manage a complex caseload with confidence and autonomy
  • Deputise for the Team Manager when required
  • Champion high-quality, child-centred practice and risk management
  • Chair complex meetings
  • Represent the agency at panels, reviews, and external meetings
  • Contribute to service development and continuous improvement

What we’re looking for:

  • Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
  • Minimum 3 years’ post-qualifying experience in children and families
  • Strong knowledge of fostering legislation and safeguarding practice
  • Skilled in report writing, supervision, and analytical thinking
  • Confident leading teams and chairing meetings

Desirable:

  • Experience in independent fostering
  • Supervision experience
  • Familiarity with systemic practice or Secure Base model

Why join us?

  • Be part of a child-focused, ethically driven fostering agency
  • Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive team
  • Access to ongoing CPD, out-of-hours allowance, and career progression

If you’re ready to influence real change and lead with integrity, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape a better future for children.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £38,000.00-£46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site gym
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • UK visa sponsorship

Experience:

  • Social Work: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • SWE registration (required)

Work Location: In person

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