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 Choose Us?

At Foster Care Associates (FCA), we believe in making a real impact 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.

What We Offer:

• 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
• Company pension
• On-site free parking
• Employee discount scheme
• Medical cash plan

Working Conditions:

This is a hybrid role supporting our Foster Parents across Birmingham, Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton, and surrounding areas. You’ll also have the flexibility to work from home, with occasional travel to our regional head office in Bromsgrove.

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 leading 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 strong reputation for excellence and our commitment to supporting every child and foster parent.

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 to identify needs within the foster family, including respite and therapy.
• 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 You Need:

• A Social Work qualification
• Professional registration with Social Work England 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

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited about this opportunity and want to be part of a supportive and dynamic team, we encourage you to apply today! Join us in our mission to create positive change in the lives of children and families.

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.