Senior/Supervising Social Worker
Join Our Team as a Senior/Supervising Social Worker!
Location: North Wales - Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Wrexham
Salary: Up to £43,626.47 per annum (dependent on experience)
About Us
At Foster Care Associates (FCA), we believe in making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of looked-after children. Established in 1994 by a former foster parent and social worker, we have grown into one of the UK's largest independent fostering agencies. Our mission remains clear: to support children, families, and communities to reach their full potential.
Join our friendly and inspiring team in Abergele, where we embrace a hybrid working model that offers flexibility and a supportive environment. We are excited to welcome a highly motivated Full-Time Supervising Social Worker to help us develop and promote our fostering services in Cymru North.
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 provide necessary support.
- Ensure compliance with all key documentation for children and Foster Parents.
- Attend meetings and provide reports for commissioning teams.
- Promote the participation of children/young people in agency development and community resources.
- Participate in an 'out of hours' support service and day duty system 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 and professional registration with Social Work Wales or equivalent.
- Proven ability to produce high-quality reports.
- A comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures.
- The willingness to travel extensively, including occasional overnight stays.
- Confidence in transporting children and young people in challenging situations.
- A full driving licence.
Why Join Us?
We are committed to the wellbeing of our staff, offering a range of benefits that include:
- Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance
- 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with service + bank holidays
- Company Pension Scheme
- Free on-site Parking
- Life Assurance
- Employee Discount Scheme
- Medical Cash Plan
In addition, we foster a culture of wellbeing with activities like beach walks, yoga sessions, and mindfulness opportunities. Our office is a welcoming space with refreshments always available to support your wellbeing.
Additional Perks
- Refer a friend scheme with a monetary incentive
- Opportunity to complete Form Fs for additional payment
- Access to exceptional online and face-to-face training opportunities
- Chance to complete the Practice Assessor Award
- Additional payment for participating in the out-of-hours service
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and join a supportive team, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to be part of our amazing family at FCA.
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.
