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 inspirational team based in Abergele, where we embrace a hybrid working model that offers flexibility to work from home.
Your Role
As a Senior/Supervising Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in developing and promoting our fostering services across Cymru North. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting Foster Parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people in foster care.
- 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 and provide necessary support.
- Ensuring compliance with all key documentation for children and Foster Parents.
- Participating in meetings and providing reports for commissioning teams.
- Promoting the participation of children/young people in agency development and community resources.
- Engaging in an ‘out of hours’ support service on a rota basis.
- Conducting 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 to support your work-life balance:
- Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance
- 30 days of 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
We also promote a vibrant workplace culture with activities like beach walks, yoga sessions, and charity events to enhance your wellbeing. Enjoy a robust induction, supportive management, and opportunities for professional growth, including:
- Refer a friend scheme with a monetary incentive
- Additional payments for completing Form Fs
- Access to online and face-to-face training
- Opportunity to complete the Practice Assessor Award
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re passionate about fostering and want to be part of a supportive family-like environment, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join our amazing team 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.
