Principal Social Worker

Orange Grove Lichfield, England Posted Apr 15, 2026

Full Time
Onsite
Senior

Job description

This Principal Social Worker opportunity is built around monitoring, promote and ensure compliance with foster parents and staff. It would suit someone who can bring warm, reliable, and clear in communication to the role.

Where ownership sits

Orange Grove was founded in by two social workers who understood that strong relationships held the key to successful fostering. This has been at the heart of our philosophy since we were established nearly years ago.

What the role carries

Monitoring, promote and ensure compliance with foster parents and staff. Supporting, supervise and promote foster parents to reach their full potential. Supporting and deputise for the Registered Manager as required.

What helps the work land well

Warm, reliable, and clear in communication.

What the role depends on

  • Supervisory or management experience within a social work setting is desirable to support and promote the effective functioning of the service.
  • Experience of working with children and young people, including children looked after.
  • A full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car.

Practical details

  • Shift pattern: Weekends.
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