Supervising Social Worker

Posted 26 September 2025
Salary Up to £35 per hour
LocationNorthampton
Job type Temporary
Discipline Social Work
Reference25957

Job description

Opus people solutions on behalf of Northampton Childrens Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Supervising Social Worker to join their team.

Job Title Supervising social worker - Post approval
Hourly Rate £35ph
Working Arrangements: Hybrid
Length of Assignment: 9 Months

The Team provides support and supervision to our approved foster carers. We also manage the Duty system, working with the Placements Team whereby children are placed with foster carers.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsibility is to supervise a case load of foster carers
  • Undertaking assessments to understand the needs of children and their families.
  • Visiting children and their families to offer support and guidance.
  • Carrying out interventions to address specific issues.
  • Reviewing the work, you've done to ensure it's effective.
  • Engaging in direct work with children and families to build strong, supportive relationships

If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you