Fostering Supervising Social Worker – Children’s Social Care

Our North & MidFostering Team is looking for a full-time Supervising Social Worker to oversee the foster homes of children and young people living with carers approved by Fostering Devon.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your social work career within a supportive, friendly and experienced service that places children and foster families at the heart of everything they do.

Our Service

Our Fostering service plays an integral part in Devon County’s role as a corporate parent by ensuring that all foster homes for children and young people in Devon are safe, nurturing and thriving.

Comprised of three locality teams across Devon, our Fostering Service works with appropriate regard to National Minimum Standards for Fostering, Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011, and other relevant legislation to provide support, advice and supervision to foster carers throughout the county.

We're extremely proud of our dedicated and talented workforce within the Fostering Service, and what they are achieving. We are committed to providing the best possible outcomes for children and young people by continuing to embed restorative practice and relational ways of working.

About the Role

As a Supervising Social Worker within our Fostering Support Team you will champion high standards of professional social work practice with a sound knowledge in fostering regulations and legal options available to children to be cared for by persons within their network.

Your role will include support and supervision of foster carers, undertaking unannounced visits, annual reviews, and you will be confident in assisting in the delivery of support groups and training to foster carers. As an advocate of restorative practice you will encourage a collaborative culture, where opportunities for reflection and learning are supported.

Skills and Experience

• A social work qualification and registration with Social Work England
• Satisfactory completion of your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) or willingness to undertake this.
• Experience of working within social care, including working multi-agency awareness and with knowledge of fostering regulations
• A high-level of written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to build effective professional relationships with children, foster families, and other professionals
• Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models, and theories relevant to children’s social work and therapeutic parenting
• Exceptional recording and planning skills
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a car

For any queries or an informal discussion about this role, please contact: North & Mid Team Manager -Jo Mclearjoann.x.mclear@devon.gov.uk

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Application Closing Date: 20 September 2026

This advert may close early if a high number of applications are received, therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship or resettlement.

Internal Applicants: Please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to apply.

Working for Devon County Council

In return for your vital contribution, we offer an excellent range of employee benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Program for support when needed, plus a variety of well-being services
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance, including remote work options
• Discounts at over 900 national & local retailers through our benefits platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
  

For more information about working for Devon, please visit our Working for Devon page.

Additional Information

• This role requires a DBS disclosure
• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
  

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REQ009940 - Children's Social Care