Barnardo''s is one of the UK''s leading children''s charities, and our North England Fostering Service has recently been rated Good'' by Ofsted. We are committed to providing safe, nurturing, and supportive homes for children and young people. Wwe are now looking for a passionate and skilled Supervising Social Worker to join our committed team. Our North England service covers Yorkshire, Humber, and the North East of England. About the Role This exciting opportunity has arisen following an internal promotion. As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting foster carers to deliver high-quality care. Key responsibilities include: Managing a protected caseload with access to innovative social work training Supervising, supporting, and developing foster carers Undertaking assessments of prospective foster carers Contributing to the matching process and foster home stability Working collaboratively with children, families, carers and professionals Maintaining accurate and timely records in line with regulatory standards Delivering training to foster carers Following Induction period participating in the out-of-hours rota (with additional payment) What We''re Looking For We''re seeking an individual who is: A qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW or equivalent) Registered with Social Work England Experienced in fostering or children''s social care Skilled in building strong, supportive relationships Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of