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.