Senior/Supervising Social Worke
Join Our Team as a Senior/Supervising Social Worker!
Salary: Up to £43,626.47 per annum (dependent on experience)
Location: Recruiting across North Wales - Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Wrexham
Covering Area: Cymru North
Why Choose Foster Care Associates?
At Foster Care Associates (FCA), we believe in making a positive impact on the lives of looked-after children. We are on the lookout for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full-Time Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly and inspirational team. Our office is based in Abergele, and we embrace a hybrid working model that offers flexibility to work from home.
What You’ll Do:
- 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.
- Collaborate with a team to identify needs within foster families, including respite and therapy.
- Ensure compliance with all key documentation for each child and Foster Parent.
- Attend meetings and provide reports for commissioning teams.
- Promote the participation of children/young people in agency development and local community resources.
- Participate in an 'out of hours' support service and day duty system on a rota basis.
- Conduct occasional initial home visits and Form F assessments.
What We’re Looking For:
- A Social Work qualification and professional registration with Social Work Wales or equivalent.
- Proven ability to produce high-quality reports.
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures.
- Willingness to travel extensively, including occasional overnight stays.
- Confidence in transporting children and young people in challenging situations.
- A full driving licence.
Working Conditions & Benefits:
- Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance
- 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days after length of service + bank holidays
- Company Pension Scheme
- Free on-site Parking
- Life Assurance
- Employee Discount Scheme
- Medical Cash Plan
Our Commitment to You:
We prioritize the wellbeing of our staff through our Staff Wellbeing Strategy. Enjoy activities like beach walks, mindfulness sessions, yoga, and charity events. Our office is a welcoming space with refreshments always available to support your wellbeing.
Growth Opportunities:
- Refer a friend scheme with a monetary incentive.
- Opportunity to complete Form Fs for additional payment.
- Access to exceptional online and face-to-face training opportunities.
- Opportunity to complete the Practice Assessor Award.
- Additional payment for participating in the out-of-hours service.
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 children's service providers. Our mission is to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families, and communities. We pride ourselves on being a supportive family-oriented agency, dedicated to helping every child and Foster Parent every minute of the day.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re passionate about fostering and want to be part of a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you! Join us in our mission to support children and families in need.
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.
