Principal Social Worker - Fostering

Join Our Team as a Principal Social Worker - Fostering!

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? At Fosterplus, we believe in creating stability and positive family environments for those who need it most. With over 25 years of experience as an independent fostering agency, we are dedicated to breaking the cycle of disrupted childhoods and ensuring that every child thrives emotionally and academically.

About the Role

As a Principal Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting our mission. You will work closely with children, foster parents, and a variety of professionals to ensure that safeguarding and positive outcomes are always at the forefront of our efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and deputise for the Registered Manager as needed.
• Supervise team members to promote effective functioning.
• Empower foster parents to reach their full potential.
• Ensure compliance with fostering standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with children, young people, foster parents, and professionals to prioritize safeguarding.
• Join an out-of-hours rota to provide managerial support to Social Workers.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a qualified and experienced social worker who has:

• A Social Care England recognized qualification in Social Work or equivalent.
• Experience working with Children Looked After and foster parents.
• A comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and fostering standards.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work autonomously while being a team player.
• Excellent communication skills to build positive relationships with children, foster parents, and professionals.
• A full driving license with unrestricted access to your own car.

Working Conditions

This is a permanent position based in Long Eaton, with a commitment of 35 hours per week. You may be required to work occasional evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the agency.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Car Allowance: £3,000.
• Generous Leave: 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Company Pension and Life Assurance: Double your salary.
• Employee Discount Scheme and Medical Cash Plan.

Why Join Us?

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a compassionate team that puts children and young people at the heart of everything we do, this is the opportunity for you. Your values, expertise, and leadership can genuinely shape lives.

At Fosterplus, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Join us in our mission to provide positive and stable family environments for children and young people. Together, we can make a lasting impact!