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 vital part of our inspiring and friendly team at Foster Care Associates. We are on the lookout for a passionate Full-Time Supervising Social Worker to help develop and promote our fostering services in Cymru North. Our office is based in Abergele, and we embrace a hybrid working model that offers you the flexibility to work from home.
What We Offer
- Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance
- 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days after length of service + bank holidays
- Company Pension Scheme
- Free on-site Parking
- Life Assurance
- Employee Discount Scheme
- Medical Cash Plan
Our Commitment to Your Wellbeing
We genuinely care about the wellbeing of our staff. Our Staff Wellbeing Strategy aims to enhance your self-esteem and sense of belonging. Join us for activities like beach walks, mindfulness sessions, yoga, and charity events. Our office is a welcoming space, stocked with tea, coffee, and snacks to support your wellbeing.
Professional Development
We provide a robust induction, a supportive management team, and monthly reflective supervision. You’ll have access to regular learning opportunities with our social work team.
Additional Perks
- Refer a friend scheme with a monetary incentive
- Opportunity to complete Form Fs for additional payment
- Exceptional online and face-to-face training opportunities
- Chance to complete the Practice Assessor Award
- Out of Hours service with additional payment for evening and weekend duties
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.
We have built a strong reputation for excellence and offer a wide range of services to children and families. At FCA, we are one big family, dedicated to supporting every child and Foster Parent every minute of the day.
Your Responsibilities
- 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 within the foster family.
- Ensure compliance with all key documentation for each child and Foster Parent.
- Attend meetings and provide reports for commissioning teams.
- Promote participation of children/young people in agency development and community resources.
- Participate in an ‘out of hours’ support service on a rota basis.
- Occasionally conduct initial home visits and Form F assessments.
What You Need
- A Social Work qualification
- Professional registration with Social Work Wales or equivalent
- Proven ability to produce high-quality reports
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures
- Willingness to travel extensively, including occasional overnight stays
- Confidence in transporting children and young people in challenging situations
- Full driving licence
Ready to Make a Difference?
We would love to hear from you! Join our amazing team and help us continue to make a positive impact in the lives of children and families. Apply now, and let’s connect!
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.
