Senior/Supervising Social Worker

Join Our Team at Foster Care Associates!

Position: Senior/Supervising Social Worker

Salary: Up to £40,081.10 per annum (dependent on experience)

Why Choose Us?

At Foster Care Associates (FCA), we believe in making a real difference in the lives of children and families. As a part of our inspiring and friendly team, you’ll play a vital role in driving the growth and development of our fostering services across the Midlands. With a hybrid working model, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of balancing office collaboration with the comfort of working from home.

About Us

Founded in 1994 by a former foster parent and social worker, FCA is one of the UK's leading independent fostering agencies. 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, every minute of the day.

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 with the child's network to identify needs and contribute to relevant meetings.
• Ensure compliance with all key documentation for children and foster parents.
• Promote the participation of children/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 We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, 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 nights away).
• Confidence in transporting children and young people in challenging situations.
• A full driving licence.

What We Offer

We value our team members and offer a range of benefits, including:

• 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 and a company pension.
• On-site free parking and an employee discount scheme.
• Medical cash plan.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about the opportunity to join our team and make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today, and let’s start this journey together.

Note: 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.