Senior/Supervising Social Worker

Join Our Team at Foster Care Associates!

Position: 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 impact in the lives of children and families. As a Senior/Supervising Social Worker, you’ll be part of a passionate and friendly team dedicated to driving 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.

About Us

Founded in 1994 by a former foster parent and social worker, FCA is a leading fostering agency that 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.

We’ve built a strong reputation for excellence and offer a wide range of services to support children and families. At FCA, we’re not just a large organization; we’re a family committed to supporting every child and foster parent every minute of the day.

Your Responsibilities

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.
• 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 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.
• Encourage participation of children/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

You should 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 (including occasional nights away).
• Confidence in transporting children and young people in challenging situations.
• A full driving licence.

Working Conditions & Benefits

We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, including:

• Company car or £2,000 car allowance.
• 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days 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 excited about this opportunity and want to join a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today, and let’s start this inspiring journey together.

Note: 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.