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 upon experience)

About Us

At Foster Care Associates (FCA), we are more than just a fostering agency; we are a family dedicated to making a positive impact 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, all while maintaining our core mission: to help children, families, and communities thrive.

Your Role

We are on the lookout for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full-Time Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly team in Abergele. You will play a crucial role in developing and promoting our fostering services across Cymru North, with the flexibility to work from home.

Key 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.
• Work collaboratively with the child’s network to identify needs and provide support.
• Ensure compliance with all key documentation for children and Foster Parents.
• 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 We’re Looking For

• A Social Work qualification and 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.
• A full driving licence.

Why Join Us?

We prioritize the wellbeing of our staff through our Staff Wellbeing Strategy, which includes:

• 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with service + bank holidays.
• Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance.
• Company Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
• Free on-site parking and an Employee Discount Scheme.
• Medical Cash Plan.
• Engaging activities like beach walks, yoga sessions, and charity events.
• Robust induction and ongoing support from a dedicated management team.
• Opportunities for additional payments through our referral scheme and Form F assessments.
• Access to exceptional online and face-to-face training opportunities.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about fostering and want to be part of a supportive and inspiring team, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join our amazing family 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.