Senior/Supervising Social Worker
Join Our Team at Foster Care Associates!
Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker
Salary: Up to £43,626.47 per annum (dependent on experience)
Location: Recruiting across North Wales - Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Wrexham
Covering Area: Cymru North
Why Choose Us?
This is an incredible opportunity to become a part of Foster Care Associates, where we are on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Full-Time Supervising Social Worker. Join our inspiring and friendly team as we work together to enhance fostering services in Cymru North. Our office is located in Abergele, and we embrace a hybrid working model that offers you the flexibility to work from home.
What We Offer
At FCA, we prioritize the wellbeing of our staff. Our Staff Wellbeing Strategy is designed to boost your self-esteem and sense of belonging, creating a vibrant environment for productive collaboration. Enjoy activities like:
- Walks and talks at the beach or in parks
- Mindfulness sessions and yoga
- Charity events and park runs
Our office is a welcoming space with complimentary tea, coffee, and snacks to support your wellbeing.
Additional Benefits
- Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance
- 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with service + bank holidays
- Company Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Employee Discount Scheme
- Medical Cash Plan
- Refer a friend scheme with a monetary incentive
- Opportunity to complete Form Fs for additional payment
- Exceptional online and face-to-face training opportunities
- Opportunity to complete Practice Assessor Award
- Out of Hours (OOH) service with additional payment for evening and weekend duties
Your Role
As a Senior/Supervising Social Worker, your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting Foster Parents to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people in foster care
- Monitoring the suitability and competence of Foster Parents
- Ensuring Foster Parents understand their roles and responsibilities
- Providing regular supervision to allocated Foster Parents
- Collaborating with the child’s network to identify needs
- Ensuring compliance with key documentation for children and Foster Parents
- Attending meetings and providing reports for commissioning teams
- Promoting participation of children/young people in agency development
- Participating in an ‘out of hours’ support service on a rota basis
- Occasionally conducting initial home visits and Form F assessments
What You Need
To thrive in this role, you must have:
- A Social Work qualification
- 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
About Us
Founded in 1994 by a former Foster Parent and social worker, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is a leading fostering agency and part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK’s largest networks of children’s service providers. Our mission is to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of looked-after children, and we pride ourselves on our strong reputation for excellence.
At FCA, we are more than just a large organization; we are a family dedicated to supporting every child and Foster Parent every minute of the day.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about joining our amazing team, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us.
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.
