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 is simple: to support children, families, and communities to reach their full potential.

Join our friendly and inspiring team in Abergele, where we promote a hybrid working model that offers flexibility and a supportive environment. We are excited to welcome a Full-Time Supervising Social Worker to help develop and enhance our fostering services across 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.
• Collaborate with the child's network to identify needs and contribute to relevant meetings.
• Ensure compliance with all key documentation for children and Foster Parents.
• 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

To thrive in this role, 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 dedicated to the wellbeing of our staff, offering a range of benefits that promote a healthy work-life balance:

• 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 and Medical Cash Plan
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Robust induction and ongoing support from a dedicated management team
• Monthly reflective supervision and regular learning opportunities
• Fun team-building activities, including yoga sessions, mindfulness, and charity events
• Refer a friend scheme with a monetary incentive
• Opportunities for additional training and qualifications

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about fostering and want to be part of a supportive and dynamic team, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join our amazing family at FCA.

Note: The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. FCA is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus.