Senior/Supervising Social Worker
Join Our Team as a Senior/Supervising Social Worker!
Basic Salary: £31,151.66 - £37,949.69 per annum (Dependent upon experience)
Benefits:
- Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance
- 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 days with length of service
- Bank Holidays
- Life Assurance
- Company Pension
- On-site Free Parking
- Employee Discount Scheme
- Medical Cash Plan
Location: Office Based - Hull
Covering Area: Hull, East Yorkshire & Lincolnshire
About Us
Welcome to Foster Care Associates! We are on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Full-Time Senior/Supervising Social Worker to join our vibrant team. Based in Melton, we are committed to developing and promoting fostering services across the Yorks & Lincs area.
Founded in 1994 by a former foster parent and social worker, FCA is part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK's largest networks of children's service providers. Our mission is simple yet profound: to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families, and communities. With a strong reputation for excellence, we pride ourselves on being a family-oriented organization that supports every child and foster parent every minute of the day.
Your Role
As a Senior/Supervising Social Worker, you will:
- Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people in foster care.
- Supervise, support, and monitor the suitability and competence of foster parents, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
- Ensure foster carers understand their roles, competencies, and the standards expected of them.
- Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.
- Collaborate in a team parenting approach to identify needs within the foster family.
- Maintain compliance of records for each child and foster parent.
- Attend meetings and provide reports for Commissioning Teams regarding individual care packages.
- Promote the participation of children and young people in agency development and community resources.
- Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis.
- Conduct occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments.
What You Bring
We are looking for candidates who have:
- A Social Work qualification
- Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent
- Proven ability to produce high-quality reports
- A comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures
- The willingness and ability to travel extensively across the Yorkshire/Humberside/Lincs area
- Confidence in transporting children and young people in challenging situations
- A full driving licence
Why Join Us?
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of a supportive, friendly team, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey with us.
Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
