Senior / Supervising Social Worker

Join Our Team at Foster Care Associates!

Role: Senior / Supervising Social Worker
Basic Salary: £31,151.65 - £36,323.65 per annum, depending on experience
Location: Hybrid / Office Based - Sheffield
Covering Area: Sheffield, Rotherham & Barnsley

Why Choose Us?

This is an incredible opportunity to become part of a passionate and dedicated team at Foster Care Associates (FCA). We are on the lookout for a motivated and enthusiastic Full-Time Senior / Supervising Social Worker to help us enhance and promote our fostering services in the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire area. Our regional office is located just outside Sheffield, and we embrace a hybrid working model that allows for flexibility, including some work-from-home options.

About Us

Founded in 1994 by a former foster parent and social worker, FCA is a well-established fostering agency and a proud member of the Polaris Community, one of the UK's largest children's services providers. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of looked-after children.

Over the years, we have built a strong reputation for excellence, offering a wide range of services to children and families. Despite our growth, we remain a close-knit family, dedicated to supporting every child and Foster Parent every step of the way.

Your Responsibilities

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.
• Supervise and monitor the suitability and competence of Foster Parents, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Ensure Foster Parents understand their roles, competencies, and the standards expected of them.
• Provide regular supervision to allocated Foster Parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.
• Collaborate in a team parenting approach to identify needs within foster families.
• Maintain compliance with documentation for each child and Foster Parent.
• Attend meetings and provide reports for commissioning teams regarding individual care packages.
• Encourage participation of children and young people in agency development and community resources.
• Deliver training sessions to Foster Parents.
• Participate in an out-of-hours support service on a rota basis.
• Conduct occasional initial home visits and Form F assessments.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you must have:

• A Social Work qualification.
• Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality reports.
• A comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures.
• The willingness and ability to travel extensively across the Yorkshire area.
• Confidence in transporting children and young people in challenging situations.
• A full driving licence.

What We Offer

At FCA, we believe in rewarding our team members with a range of benefits, including:

• Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance.
• 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service.
• Bank Holidays.
• Life Assurance.
• Company Pension.
• On-site Free Parking.
• Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan.

We would love to hear from you! If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and join our amazing, friendly team, please apply today. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

Note: 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.