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. Our commitment to excellence has earned us four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted!

What We Offer

• £1,000 Car Allowance or Company Car scheme
• 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service
• Bank Holidays
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance x2
• Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan

Your Role

As a Senior / Supervising Social Worker, you will be an integral part of our friendly and dynamic team, primarily working with Foster Parent households in Merseyside and the North West region. Your responsibilities will include:

• Recruiting, training, assessing, supporting, and supervising a diverse range of Foster Parents.
• Ensuring high-quality placements for looked-after children.

One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers shared:

"Fostering People is a fantastic company where you can truly make a difference in children's lives. You will feel well supported by your line manager and senior management in a very open and inclusive environment."

Who 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 possess:

• Excellent assessment skills and strong communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Good IT skills and the capability to produce high-quality reports.
• A qualification in Social Work and current Social Work England registration.
• Recent experience in fostering and children's services is desirable, though less experienced candidates are welcome to apply.
• A solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.
• A drive to innovate and share our creative vision, whether you're new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker.

Working Conditions

This is a remote position, allowing you the flexibility to manage your work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.

Join Us!

If you’re ready to make a difference and grow with us, we encourage you to submit your application. We can’t wait to discuss how you can be a part of our mission!

Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.