Supervising Social Worker - Foster Care Role, Harrow £40k
Supervising Social Worker - Harrow | £40,000 per annum | January 2026 Start
Are you an experienced Foster Care Social Worker looking for your next permanent role? We have an exciting opportunity in Harrow, supervising a caseload of around 10 foster carers, including both newly approved and experienced carers.
What you'll need:
Previous fostering experience to hit the ground running
Ideally knowledge of CHARMS
Based in or around London
Why you'll love this role:
Permanent position with a competitive salary of £40,000 per year
Manage a varied and rewarding caseload
Support and develop foster carers to provide the best care for children
💡 Referral bonus: Know someone perfect for this role? Successful referrals will receive £300!
Interested? Contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas:
📧 g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com
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If you are a Supervising Social Worker, Social Worker, Senior Social Worker, Children's Social Worker, Foster Care Social Worker, IFA Social Worker, Qualified Social Worker, Advanced Social Worker, IRO (Independent Reviewing Officer), LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer) or CP Chair (Child Protection Conference Chair), get in touch to discuss opportunities!
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Greater London
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Supervising Social Worker - Foster Care Role, Harrow £40k
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