Supervising Social Worker
Join Our Family at Foster Care Associates!
Position: Supervising Social Worker
Salary: Up to £38,616.92 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Home-based with a caseload supporting foster parents in Manchester and surrounding areas.
Why Choose Us?
At Foster Care Associates (FCA), we believe in making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of looked-after children. Founded 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.
What We Offer:
- Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance
- 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service + bank holidays
- Life Assurance
- Company Pension
- On-site Free Parking
- Employee Discount Scheme
- Medical Cash Plan
Your Role:
As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting our foster parents and ensuring the best outcomes for children in care. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people.
- Monitoring the suitability and competence of foster parents, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
- Providing regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA’s Operational Standards.
- Collaborating with the child’s network to identify needs such as respite, activities, and therapy.
- Ensuring compliance with all key documentation for children and foster parents.
- Attending meetings and providing reports for commissioning teams.
- Promoting the participation of children and young people in agency development and community resources.
- Participating in an out-of-hours support service on a rota basis.
- Conducting occasional initial home visits and Form F assessments.
What You Need:
- A Social Work qualification
- Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent
- Proven ability to produce high-quality reports
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including occasional nights away
- Confidence in transporting children and young people in challenging situations
- A full driving licence
Join Us!
If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of a supportive family, we want to hear from you! Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
