Supervising Social Worker
Join Our Family at Foster Care Associates!
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families? At Foster Care Associates (FCA), we’re on a mission to create positive and lasting changes for looked-after children. Founded in 1994 by a former foster parent and social worker, we have 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 upon experience)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Office Location: Chorley (Homebased, supporting foster parents in Manchester and surrounding areas)
What You’ll Do
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.
- Guide foster parents in understanding their roles, responsibilities, 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 such as respite, activities, and therapy.
- Ensure compliance with all key documentation for each child and foster parent.
- 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.
- Conduct occasional initial home visits and Form F assessments.
What We’re Looking For
You must 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.
Why Join Us?
At FCA, we believe in supporting our team just as much as we support our foster families. Here’s what you can expect:
- Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance
- 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service + bank holidays
- Life Assurance
- Company Pension
- On-site Free Parking
- Employee Discount Scheme
- Medical Cash Plan
Join us in making a difference! If you’re passionate about fostering and ready to take on this rewarding role, 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.
