Senior / Supervising Social Worker

Join Our Team at Foster Care Associates!

Role: Senior / Supervising Social Worker

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Salary: Up to £40,081.10 per annum FTE, depending on experience

Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract

Base Location: Ivybridge

Covering Area: South West - Plymouth, Devon, and Cornwall

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding, 2026

Why Join Us?

At Foster Care Associates, we believe in making a real difference in the lives of children and young people. As one of the UK’s leading independent fostering agencies, we are proud of our Outstanding Ofsted rating and our commitment to supporting both children and staff. We’re looking for a passionate and motivated Senior / Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly and supportive South West team.

What We Offer

• £2,000 car allowance
• 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service
• Bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan
• All benefits will be pro-rated

About Us

Founded in 1994 by a former Foster Parent and social worker, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is dedicated to delivering exceptional fostering services. Our mission is to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of looked-after children. With a strong reputation for excellence, we offer a wide range of services to children and families, all while maintaining a family-like atmosphere where every child and Foster Parent is supported.

Your Role

As a Senior / Supervising Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in empowering Foster Parents and young people in the Cornwall and Plymouth area. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Foster Parents to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people in care.
• Monitoring the suitability and competence of Foster Parents to ensure a safe and nurturing environment.
• Providing regular supervision to Foster Parents in line with FCA’s Operational Standards.
• Collaborating with the child’s network to identify needs and resources.
• Ensuring compliance with all key documentation for children and Foster Parents.
• Participating in meetings and providing reports for commissioning teams.
• Promoting the participation of children and young people in agency development.
• Participating in an out-of-hours support service on a rota basis.
• Conducting occasional initial home visits and Form F assessments.

What You Need

• A social work qualification.
• Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality reports.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures.
• Willingness to travel across the South West region (Somerset, Cornwall, Devon, Torbay, and Plymouth).
• Confidence in transporting children and young people in challenging situations.
• A full UK driving licence.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about improving the lives of children and young people and want to work for an Outstanding fostering agency where you’ll be valued and supported, we’d love to hear from you!

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.