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Senior Supervising Social Worker
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- BH23, East Parley, Dorset
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £42,032 - £42,032 Per Annum
Job Description
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
Homebased in Dorset (travel across Dorset required)
£42,032 per annum pro rata + £750 Homeworking Allowance per annum pro rata + £1,500 Out of Hours Allowance per annum pro rata (once participating on the rota)
21 hours | 3 days per week | Permanent
Why Join TACT?
Top 5 UK Charity to Work For (2024)
97% proud to work at TACT | 92% love working here
Not-for-profit – every surplus reinvested into children, carers & staff
Children’s voices shape every decision, system, and improvement we make at TACT.
Flexible homeworking from day one
Trauma-informed, values-led organisation
Benefits
31 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months of service.
55p per mile business mileage
Stakeholder Pension (salary sacrifice)
Family-friendly & flexible working policies
Volunteer days
Wellbeing & Non-Salary Benefits
Homeworking IT bundle + home office loan
HelpHand EAP (24/7 GP, CBT, physio, mental health support)
Over 35 hours a year of access to on line wellbeing events and team wellbeing days
Menopause Policy + free clinician appointments
Regular team wellbeing & connection events
Training & Career Development
Excellent learning & development programme
Opportunity to grow therapeutic & trauma-informed practice
Supportive leadership and clear career progression pathways
Involvement in innovative projects (e.g. TACT Connect, Health, Education)
The Role
You’ll work closely with foster carers and social work colleagues to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed support and improve outcomes for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities:
To supervise and support a diverse range of foster carers and children.
Ensure children are safe, well cared for and achieve positive outcomes consistent in line with TACT policies.
Undertaking Form F assessments where needed.
To facilitate regular support groups and learning opportunities, which will include the delivery of training.
Developing the service and supporting colleagues.
Recording and updating CHARMS and all other appropriate central/social work systems.
Participating in Out of Hours Service.
What You’ll Need
An appropriate social work qualification
Up-to-date registration with Social Work England
A minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in fostering/family placements or other childcare settings
Experience in supporting and supervising 10-12 foster families to meet the complex needs of the looked-after young people
A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality, and promoting their positive development.
Experience in group work and/or delivery of training.
Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, including the Children's Act and NMS Fostering Standards.
Experience of working with/supporting looked-after children and their foster carers.
Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently.
Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars
Enhanced DBS (processed by TACT)
Travel
Homebased role
Monthly face-to-face meetings in the Londonarea
Additional travel for training, team and carer events
Key Dates
Closing Date: Sunday 16th August 2026 (midnight)
Interviews: Tuesday 1st September 2026 (Microsoft Teams)
Safeguarding Commitment
Safeguarding is everyone’s business, and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
Apply early - we may close the role if we receive a high volume of applications
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
Homebased in Dorset (travel across Dorset required)
£42,032 per annum pro rata + £750 Homeworking Allowance per annum pro rata + £1,500 Out of Hours Allowance per annum pro rata (once participating on the rota)
21 hours | 3 days per week | Permanent
Why Join TACT?
Top 5 UK Charity to Work For (2024)
97% proud to work at TACT | 92% love working here
Not-for-profit – every surplus reinvested into children, carers & staff
Children’s voices shape every decision, system, and improvement we make at TACT.
Flexible homeworking from day one
Trauma-informed, values-led organisation
Benefits
31 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months of service.
55p per mile business mileage
Stakeholder Pension (salary sacrifice)
Family-friendly & flexible working policies
Volunteer days
Wellbeing & Non-Salary Benefits
Homeworking IT bundle + home office loan
HelpHand EAP (24/7 GP, CBT, physio, mental health support)
Over 35 hours a year of access to on line wellbeing events and team wellbeing days
Menopause Policy + free clinician appointments
Regular team wellbeing & connection events
Training & Career Development
Excellent learning & development programme
Opportunity to grow therapeutic & trauma-informed practice
Supportive leadership and clear career progression pathways
Involvement in innovative projects (e.g. TACT Connect, Health, Education)
The Role
You’ll work closely with foster carers and social work colleagues to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed support and improve outcomes for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities:
To supervise and support a diverse range of foster carers and children.
Ensure children are safe, well cared for and achieve positive outcomes consistent in line with TACT policies.
Undertaking Form F assessments where needed.
To facilitate regular support groups and learning opportunities, which will include the delivery of training.
Developing the service and supporting colleagues.
Recording and updating CHARMS and all other appropriate central/social work systems.
Participating in Out of Hours Service.
What You’ll Need
An appropriate social work qualification
Up-to-date registration with Social Work England
A minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in fostering/family placements or other childcare settings
Experience in supporting and supervising 10-12 foster families to meet the complex needs of the looked-after young people
A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality, and promoting their positive development.
Experience in group work and/or delivery of training.
Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, including the Children's Act and NMS Fostering Standards.
Experience of working with/supporting looked-after children and their foster carers.
Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently.
Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars
Enhanced DBS (processed by TACT)
Travel
Homebased role
Monthly face-to-face meetings in the Londonarea
Additional travel for training, team and carer events
Key Dates
Closing Date: Sunday 16th August 2026 (midnight)
Interviews: Tuesday 1st September 2026 (Microsoft Teams)
Safeguarding Commitment
Safeguarding is everyone’s business, and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
Apply early - we may close the role if we receive a high volume of applications