Senior / Supervising Social Worker

Join Our Team at Fostering People!

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families? We are looking for a Senior / Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly and dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work remotely in the beautiful North East, primarily supporting Foster Parents in the Teesside area.

About 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 children, Foster Parents, and our dedicated staff. Our commitment to excellence has earned us four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted.

Our recent inspection highlighted:

• Proactive collaboration with a wide range of agencies and professionals.
• High levels of satisfaction among our Foster Parents and staff.
• Robust and fair assessment processes, with excellent support for our carers.

Your Role

As a Senior / Supervising Social Worker, you will:

• Recruit, train, assess, support, and supervise a diverse range of Foster Parents.
• Ensure high-quality placements for looked-after children.
• Work closely with your team and Foster Parents to foster a supportive environment.

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."

What We Are 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:

• Be a qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Possess excellent assessment skills and strong communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Have good IT skills and the ability to produce high-quality reports.
• Bring recent experience in fostering and children's services (desirable but not essential).
• Have a solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.

Working Conditions & Benefits

This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary of up to £43,626.47 per annum, depending on experience. Additional benefits include:

• £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

Why Join Us?

At Fostering People, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills, develop your interests, and work in an environment where your contributions are valued. We are an equal opportunities employer and have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus.

Ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us? We can’t wait to hear from you!

The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at an enhanced level.