Senior Supervising Social Worker

About this role

Senior Supervising Social Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Senior Supervising Social Worker – Scotland Homebased | Travel across Central & West Scotland £42,032 per annum + £2,250 annual allowances 35 hours | Monday–Friday | Permanent Make a lasting difference to children, young people and fostering families If you’re an experienced fostering social worker looking for a role where your expertise, judgement and relationships genuinely matter, this could be the opportunity for you.

At TACT, you’ll join a supportive, values-led charity where children’s voices shape the decisions we make. You’ll have the flexibility of homeworking alongside meaningful face-to-face work with foster carers, children, young people and colleagues across Scotland. Why join TACT? Purpose. Make a lasting difference to children’s lives and help foster families thrive. People. Be part of a collaborative, supportive charity with a strong sense of shared purpose.

Progression. Continue developing your practice while helping us strengthen and improve fostering services across Scotland. Top 5 UK Charity to Work For (2024) 97% of colleagues are proud to work at TACT | 92% love working here Not-for-profit – every surplus is reinvested into children, carers and staff Comprehensive learning and development opportunities Children’s voices shape our decisions, systems and improvements Flexible homeworking from day one Trauma-informed, values-led organisation The role As a Senior Supervising Social Worker, you’ll work closely with foster carers and social work colleagues to provide high-quality, trauma-informed support and improve outcomes for children and young people.

Your responsibilities will include: Supervising and supporting a diverse range of foster carers and children Helping ensure children are safe, well cared for and supported to achieve positive outcomes in line with TACT policies Undertaking Form F assessments where required Facilitating regular support groups and learning opportunities, including delivering training Contributing to service development and supporting colleagues Maintaining accurate records on CHARMS and other appropriate social work systems Participating in TACT’s Out of Hours Service What you’ll need You’ll bring professional expertise, strong relationship-building skills and a commitment to putting children and young people at the heart of your practice.