Senior / Supervising Social Worker
Join Our Team at Fostering People!
Role: Senior / Supervising Social Worker
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Basic Salary: Up to £43,626.47 per annum, dependent upon experience
Base Location: Remote - North East
Covering Area: Teesside and other areas of the North East
Why Work With Us?
At Fostering People, we pride ourselves on being an innovative and developing 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!
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
Your Role
As a Senior / Supervising Social Worker, you will be an integral part of our friendly and dynamic team, primarily working with Foster Parents in the Teesside area, with opportunities to support households in other parts of the North East.
- You will oversee the recruitment, training, assessment, support, and supervision of a diverse range of Foster Parents, ensuring high-quality placements for looked-after children.
What Our Team Says
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 also by senior management - it's a very open and inclusive environment where you feel able to share your ideas and have them listened to. Working at Fostering People gives you the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge and to develop your specific areas of interest."
About You
- You are an enthusiastic and committed self-starter, capable of working independently while maintaining strong connections with team members and Foster Parents.
- Excellent assessment skills and strong communication abilities (both written and verbal) are essential, along with good IT skills for high-quality report writing.
- You must be a qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. While recent experience in fostering and children's services is desirable, we welcome applications from less experienced candidates as well.
- A solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding is crucial.
- We are looking for innovative applicants who share our creative vision, whether you're new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about the opportunity to join our team, please submit your application. We can’t wait to discuss how you can contribute to 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.
