Supervising social worker

All foster carers are allocated a social worker from Stockton-Borough Council during their assessment and once approved a supervising social worker (SSW) from our mainstream team. The SSW is a point of contact for support, they offer emotional and practical advice, advise on tailored training and are a gateway to any additional support needed such as educational advice and therapeutic services. They make regular visits to the family home and are also a reassuring sounding board and a friendly face to foster carers and cared for children in the household.