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 Work With Us?
At Fostering People, we pride ourselves on being an innovative and supportive provider in the fostering sector. With an Outstanding inspection rating from Ofsted, we are dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of children and Foster Parents alike.
What We Offer:
- £1,000 Car Allowance or Company Car scheme
- 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service
- Bank Holidays
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance x2
- Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan
About Us
Established in 2000, Fostering People has built a reputation for exceptional support and care. Our recent inspection highlighted:
- Proactive collaboration with a wide range of agencies and professionals.
- High satisfaction levels among carers, who feel valued and well-supported.
- Exceptional training opportunities for both staff and carers.
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 the North West. Your responsibilities will include:
- Recruiting, training, assessing, supporting, and supervising Foster Parents to ensure high-quality placements for looked-after children.
What Our Team Says
One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers shared:
“Fostering People is 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.”About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- An enthusiastic and committed self-starter, capable of working independently while maintaining strong communication with team members and Foster Parents.
- A qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. Recent experience in fostering and children’s services is desirable, but we welcome less experienced candidates as well.
- Knowledgeable about relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.
- Driven and creative, ready to share our vision and make a positive impact.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about the opportunity to join our team, we encourage you to 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.
