Principal Social Worker - Fostering

Join Our Team as a Principal Social Worker - Fostering

Location: Long Eaton

Hours: 35 hours per week, Permanent

Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 per annum, dependent upon experience

Exciting Benefits Await You!

• £3,000 Car Allowance
• 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service + bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance x2
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Medical Cash Plan

About Us

At Fosterplus, we have been dedicated to making a difference since 1996. With 25 years of experience as an independent fostering agency, we understand the importance of continuity for the children and young people in our care. Many of those we support have faced disrupted childhoods, and our mission is to break this cycle by providing stable, nurturing environments.

We carefully match foster parents with children, ensuring that we are always available for support, guidance, and help. Our commitment is clear: to create positive and stable family environments where children can thrive emotionally and academically.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Principal Social Worker, you will:

• Support and deputise for the Registered Manager as needed.
• Supervise team members to promote effective functioning.
• Empower foster parents to reach their full potential.
• Ensure compliance with fostering standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with children, young people, foster parents, and professionals to prioritize safeguarding and positive outcomes.
• Join an out-of-hours rota to provide managerial support to Social Workers.

What We’re Looking For

We seek a qualified and experienced social worker who:

• Holds a Social Care England recognized qualification in Social Work or equivalent.
• Has experience working with Children Looked After and foster parents.
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and fostering standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of trauma-informed approaches.
• Exhibits strong leadership skills and the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Has excellent communication skills to build positive relationships with children, foster parents, and professionals.
• Is willing to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Holds a full driving license with unrestricted access to a car.

Why Join Us?

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a compassionate team that puts children and young people at the heart of everything we do, this is your opportunity! Your values, expertise, and leadership can genuinely shape lives.

Fosterplus is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Join us in creating a brighter future for those who need it most!