Most social work roles grind you down with rigid hierarchies, endless bureaucracy and carers left to fend for themselves. This is different: a family-run fostering agency where you'll build real relationships with carers and young people, have genuine autonomy in your work, and actually see the impact of what you do every single day
Picture this: you're a qualified Social Worker building your own caseload, working independently and as part of a tight-knit team. You get to know each fostering household deeply, understand what makes them tick, and guide them through the real challenges of caring for vulnerable young people. The variety keeps you sharp: one day you're supporting an experienced carer through a crisis, the next you're introducing a promising new family to the service and watching them find their feet
What sets this place apart is the child-centred ethos that actually shapes every decision. The leadership genuinely believes in looking after their carers first, because they know that's how you protect children. You'll get full training and proper support throughout your career here, not just on day one and then left to sink or swim. Internal progression is real: people actually advance and grow into senior roles because the organisation invests in them
This is permanent, full-time work that fits around your life. Flexible working isn't a perk you have to beg for; it's built into how they operate. You'll work alongside carers who feel valued and young people who have real stability for the first time in their lives
What you will be doing
- Build and manage your own fostering caseload, working independently to support carers and young people in placement
- Maintain strong, ongoing relationships with current fostering households, providing guidance and problem-solving through the real challenges they face
- Actively recruit and introduce new potential carers to the service, assessing their suitability and supporting them through the approval process
- Work as part of a collaborative team, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues while maintaining your own professional judgement
Why you will love working here
- Competitive salary starting at £28,184, rising to £32,344 depending on your experience and qualifications
- Permanent, full-time role with genuine flexible working built into how the team operates
- Full training and ongoing professional support throughout your career, not just at the start
- Real opportunities for internal progression and promotion as you grow in the role
Is this you?
- You're a qualified Social Worker registered with SWE, with the knowledge and experience to back it up
- You're comfortable building caseloads independently and managing relationships with multiple carers and young people at once
- You genuinely care about children's outcomes and understand that good foster carers are the foundation of that
- You're the kind of person who thrives in varied, flexible work where no two days are the same
Applications close on 12 October 2026. Great roles like this are filled quickly, so the sooner you apply the better.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.