Senior/Supervising Social Worker

Join Our Team as a 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 Foster Care Associates?

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families? At Foster Care Associates (FCA), we’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Full-Time Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly and inspiring team. Based in Abergele, 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 with service + bank holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Life Assurance
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Medical Cash Plan

Benefits of Joining Our Team

We prioritize the wellbeing of our staff through our comprehensive Staff Wellbeing Strategy. Enjoy activities like:

• Walks and talks at the beach or in parks
• Mindfulness sessions and yoga
• Charity events and park runs

Our office is a welcoming space, stocked with tea, coffee, and snacks to support your wellbeing. Plus, you’ll benefit from:

• A robust induction and supportive management team
• Monthly reflective supervision with your line manager
• Regular learning and reflective opportunities with the social work team

Additional Perks

• Refer a friend scheme with a monetary incentive
• Opportunity to complete Form Fs for additional payment
• Access to exceptional online and face-to-face training opportunities
• Chance to complete the Practice Assessor Award
• Out of Hours (OOH) service with additional payment for evening and weekend duties

About Us

Founded in 1994 by a former Foster Parent and social worker, FCA is part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK’s largest networks of children’s service providers. Our mission is simple: to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of looked-after children. We pride ourselves on our strong reputation for excellence and our commitment to supporting every child and Foster Parent.

Your Role

As a Senior/Supervising Social Worker, you will:

• 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 support services.
• 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 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
• A full driving licence

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about joining our amazing team, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to be part of a family that is dedicated to making a positive impact every day.

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.