Senior / Supervising Social Worker
Join Our Team at Fostering People!
Role: Senior / Supervising Social Worker
Contract: Full Time
Basic Salary: Up to £43,626.47 per annum, depending on experience
Base Location: Remote - North West
Covering Area: Merseyside and other areas within the North West
Why Choose Us?
At Fostering People, we pride ourselves on being an innovative provider with an Outstanding inspection rating. Since our establishment in 2000, we have built a reputation for delivering exceptional support to our children, Foster Parents, and dedicated staff team. Our commitment to excellence has earned us four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted.
Our recent inspection report highlighted:
- Proactive collaboration with a wide range of agencies and professionals.
- High levels of satisfaction among carers and staff, who feel valued and respected.
- Excellent training opportunities for both staff and carers.
Your Role
We are on the lookout for a Senior / Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly and dynamic team. In this role, you will:
- Recruit, train, assess, support, and supervise a diverse range of Foster Parents.
- Ensure high-quality placements for looked-after children.
- Work primarily with Foster Parent households in Merseyside and the North West.
One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers shared:
"Fostering People are a fantastic company to work for where you really feel as though you can make a difference to children's lives. You will feel well supported by your line manager and senior management in a very open and inclusive environment."What We’re Looking For
We seek an enthusiastic and committed self-starter who can work independently while maintaining strong connections with team members and Foster Parents. The ideal candidate will:
- Have excellent assessment skills and strong communication abilities, both written and verbal.
- Possess good IT skills and the ability to produce high-quality reports.
- Be a qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
- Have recent experience in fostering and children's services (desirable, but less experienced candidates are welcome).
- Possess a solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.
As an innovative agency, we are looking for applicants who share our creative vision, whether you are new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker.
What We Offer
- £1,000 Car Allowance or Company Car scheme
- 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service
- Bank Holidays
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance x2
- Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan
Join Us!
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families, we want to hear from you! To be considered for this rewarding opportunity, please submit your application.
Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level.
