Children's Supervising Social Worker - Fostering

Our North & Mid Fostering Team is looking for a full-time Supervising Social Worker to oversee the foster homes of children and young people living with carers approved by Fostering Devon.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your social work career within a supportive, friendly and experienced service that places children and foster families at the heart of everything they do.

Our Service

Our Fostering service plays an integral part in Devon County’s role as a corporate parent by ensuring that all foster homes for children and young people in Devon are safe, nurturing and thriving.

Comprised of three locality teams across Devon, our Fostering Service works with appropriate regard to National Minimum Standards for Fostering, Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011, and other relevant legislation to provide support, advice and supervision to foster carers throughout the county.

We're extremely proud of our dedicated and talented workforce within the Fostering Service, and what they are achieving. We are committed to providing the best possible outcomes for children and young people by continuing to embed and relational ways of working.

About the Role

As a Supervising Social Worker within our Fostering Support Team you will champion high standards of professional social work practice with a sound knowledge in fostering regulations and legal options available to children to be cared for by persons within their network.

Your role will include support and supervision of foster carers, undertaking unannounced visits, annual reviews, and you will be confident in assisting in the delivery of support groups and training to foster carers. As an advocate of restorative practice you will encourage a collaborative culture, where opportunities for reflection and learning are supported.

Skills and Experience

For any queries or an informal discussion about this role, please contact: North & Mid Team Manager - Jo Mclear

Application Closing Date: 5/07/2026

This advert may close early if a high number of applications are received, therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship or resettlement.

Internal Applicants: Please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to apply.

Working for Devon County Council

In return for your vital contribution, we offer an excellent range of employee benefits, including: