Supervising Social Worker

Join Our Family at Foster Care Associates!

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families? At Foster Care Associates (FCA), we’re on a mission to provide exceptional fostering services that transform lives. Founded in 1994 by a former foster parent and social worker, we’ve grown into one of the UK’s largest independent fostering agencies, all while maintaining a family-oriented approach.

Your Role: Supervising Social Worker

Basic Salary: Up to £38,616.92 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Office Location: Home-based, with a caseload supporting foster parents in Manchester and surrounding areas.

Why Join Us?

At FCA, we believe in supporting our team just as much as we support our foster families. Here’s what we offer:

• Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance
• 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service + bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Company Pension
• On-site Free Parking
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Medical Cash Plan

Your Responsibilities

As a 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 guidance on the fostering task, competencies, and standards expected, including FCA policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular supervision sessions with 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 and young people in agency development and community resources.
• Participate in an out-of-hours support service on a rota basis.
• Occasionally conduct initial home visits and Form F assessments.

What You’ll Need

To thrive in this role, 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 overnight stays
• Confidence in transporting children and young people in challenging situations
• A full driving licence

Join Us in Making a Difference!

If you’re passionate about supporting children and families and want to be part of a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you! FCA is an equal opportunities employer and has been recognized as a Disability Confident Employer by Jobcentre Plus. Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Take the next step in your career and help us create positive, lasting change for children and families!