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

Our recent inspection report highlighted:

• Proactive collaboration with a wide range of agencies and professionals.
• High levels of satisfaction among carers and staff, with robust support and training opportunities.
• A strong sense of community where everyone feels valued and respected.

Your Role

We are on the lookout for a Senior / Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly and dynamic team. In this role, you will:

• Recruit, train, assess, support, and supervise a diverse range of Foster Parents.
• Ensure high-quality placements for looked-after children.
• Work primarily with Foster Parent households in Merseyside and the North West.

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."

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed self-starter who can work independently while maintaining strong connections with team members and Foster Parents. The ideal candidate will:

• Have excellent assessment skills and be a strong communicator, both written and verbal.
• Possess good IT skills and the ability to produce high-quality reports.
• Be a qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Have recent experience in fostering and children's services (desirable, but less experienced candidates are welcome).
• Possess a solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.

As an innovative agency, we seek applicants who share our creative vision and are eager to make a difference, whether you're new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker.

What We Offer

• £1,000 Car Allowance or Company Car scheme
• 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service
• Bank Holidays
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance x2
• Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan

Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at the enhanced level.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply and join our mission at Fostering People!