Senior/Supervising Social Worker

Join Our Team as a Senior/Supervising Social Worker!

Salary: Up to £40,081.10 per annum (dependent upon experience)

Why Work With Us?

At Foster Care Associates (FCA), we believe in making a real difference in the lives of children and families. This is your chance to join our inspiring and friendly team, where your passion and expertise can help drive the growth and development of our fostering services across the Midlands.

With a hybrid working model, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of balancing office collaboration with working from home, all while supporting our Foster Parents across Birmingham, Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton, and surrounding areas.

About Us

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: to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families, and communities. We pride ourselves on our outstanding Ofsted rating and our commitment to excellence in fostering services.

Your Role

As a Senior/Supervising Social Worker, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people in foster care.
• Monitoring the suitability and competence of foster parents to ensure a safe and nurturing environment.
• Providing regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.
• Collaborating with the child's network to identify needs and contribute to relevant meetings.
• Ensuring compliance with all key documentation for each child and foster parent.
• Participating in an out-of-hours support service on a rota basis.
• Conducting occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments.

What We’re Looking For

You will need:

• A Social Work qualification and 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, including occasional nights away.
• Confidence in transporting children and young people in challenging situations.
• A full driving licence.

What We Offer

We value our team and offer a range of benefits, including:

• Company car or £2,000 car allowance
• 30 days of annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, plus Bank Holidays
• Life assurance and a company pension
• On-site free parking
• Employee discount scheme
• Medical cash plan

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about this opportunity and want to be part of a supportive and dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you! Join us in our mission to create positive change for children and families.

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.