Senior / Supervising Social Worker

Join Our Team as a Senior / Supervising Social Worker!

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families? Foster Care Associates (FCA) is on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Senior / Supervising Social Worker to join our vibrant team in Sheffield. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a community that truly cares!

About Us

Founded in 1994 by a former foster parent and social worker, FCA has grown into one of the UK’s largest independent fostering agencies. Our mission is simple yet profound: to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families, and communities. We pride ourselves on our family-like atmosphere, where every child and Foster Parent is supported every step of the way.

Your Role

As a Senior / Supervising Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the fostering services across the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire areas. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Foster Parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people in foster care.
• Supervising and monitoring the suitability and competence of Foster Parents, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Providing regular supervision in line with FCA’s Operational Standards.
• Collaborating with the child’s network to identify needs and provide necessary support.
• Ensuring compliance with documentation and attending meetings to address individual care packages.
• Promoting the participation of children and young people in agency development and community resources.
• Delivering training to Foster Parents and participating in an out-of-hours support service.
• Conducting initial home visits and Form F assessments as needed.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A recognized Social Work qualification.
• Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent.
• Strong report writing skills and a comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures.
• A willingness to travel extensively across the Yorkshire area.
• Confidence in transporting children and young people in challenging situations.
• A full driving licence.

Working Conditions

This position offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance office time with the flexibility of working from home. You will primarily cover the Sheffield, Rotherham, and Barnsley areas, with occasional travel to our regional office in Sheffield.

Why Join Us?

At FCA, we value our team members and offer a range of benefits to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Competitive salary: £31,151.65 - £36,323.65 per annum, based on experience.
• Company car or a £2,000 car allowance.
• Generous annual leave: 30 days, increasing to 35 days with length of service.
• Bank Holidays off.
• Life Assurance and a Company Pension.
• On-site free parking.
• Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan.

If you’re excited about the possibility of joining our amazing team and making a difference, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your rewarding career with Foster Care Associates.

Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.