Salary: From £47,181 to £51,356 per annum pro rata
Grade: M
Vacancy Hours: Part time (18.5 hours)
Contract: Permanent
Location: North/West, North Yorkshire (based to be discussed at interview)
Are you an experienced Social Work professional with a passion for fostering and improving outcomes for children? Join our Fostering Service as a Practice Supervisor and help us continue our outstanding work in supporting local children in local placements.
The fostering service continues to embed its core values of providing and supporting local children in local placements. We are extremely proud of our Children and Families Ofsted report, rating us as ‘Outstanding’ in all provisions across our children’s social care services.
About the Role
You will join a small, dedicated team of Social Work professionals who work within the wider fostering team. The focus of this team is on:
- Assessments of foster carers
- Fostering panel coordination
- Annual reviews of foster carers
You’ll also collaborate with practice supervisors, team managers, support workers, and business support colleagues to deliver exceptional services.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
- Experience in fostering and a strong understanding of the assessment process.
- Knowledge of the impact of childhood adverse trauma.
- Supervisory or management experience is advantageous.
- Commitment to building positive working relationships with fostering families and partner agencies.
In addition, you should be familiar with the statutory requirements of fostering assessments and the ongoing approval of foster carers.
The successful candidate will join a county fostering service committed to developing excellent practice in line with the National Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards.
Why Join Us?
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days of holiday (pro-rata), increasing to 34 days after 5 years’ service – plus public holidays.
- Pension Scheme: Save for your future with our generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Fitness Discounts: Discounted Gym memberships at various gyms across the county.
- Lifestyle Savings: Enjoy a wide range of discounts at hundreds of popular high-street and online retailers.
- And more: Additional wellbeing support, employee assistance, and development opportunities.
Ongoing support from managers who will ensure you receive the relevant supervision and guidance throughout your role.
For an informal discussion about the service or the role please contact Portia Staveley, Fostering Team Manager via email Portia.Staveley @northyorks.gov.uk
Key Dates
Closing date: 2nd January 2026
Interview date: TBC
Key Documents
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.