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 contributions will 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 the comfort of working from home. Our office is based in Bromsgrove, and you’ll support 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, you will:

• Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people in foster care.
• Monitor the suitability and competence of foster parents, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.
• Work collaboratively with the child's network to identify needs and provide necessary support.
• Ensure compliance with all key documentation for children and foster parents.
• 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 We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you must have:

• 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 overnight stays.
• Confidence in transporting children and young people in challenging situations.
• A full driving licence.

What We Offer

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

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

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re motivated to join a supportive and dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today, and let’s start this exciting journey together.

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.