Senior Social Worker; Maternity Cover

Position: Senior Social Worker (Maternity Cover)
Nurture Fostering is seeking an experienced Senior Supervising Social Worker to join our well-established, family-owned Independent Fostering Agency in Lewisham. Rated Good by Ofsted, we pride ourselves on being a small, supportive service where social workers are truly valued.
This is a full-time maternity cover opportunity, ideal for a confident and motivated social worker looking to take the next step in their career within a friendly and collaborative team.

What We Offer

Ongoing training and professional development
Supportive and approachable management team
A welcoming, close-knit working environment
The opportunity to work for a Good Ofsted-rated IFA
Role Responsibilities

Supervise and support three social workers
Hold a small caseload of 3–5 foster carers
Take a lead role in investigations and referrals (with training and support provided)
Support and mentor Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs)
Contribute to the ongoing development of high-quality fostering practice
About You

Qualified Social Worker
Registered with Social Work England
Experience in fostering and/or Local Authority children’s social work
A minimum of three years’ post-qualifying experience
A full driving licence is desirable
If this role sounds like a good fit for you, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV (preferably in Word format) via this site