Senior / Supervising Social Worker

Join Our Team as a 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 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!

Our 2024 inspection report highlighted:

• Proactive collaboration with a wide range of agencies and professionals.
• High levels of satisfaction reported by both carers and agency staff.
• Robust and fair assessment processes, with excellent support from supervising social workers.

Your Role

As a Senior / Supervising Social Worker, you will be a vital part of our friendly and dynamic team, primarily working with Foster Parent households in Merseyside and the North West region. Your responsibilities will include:

• Recruiting, training, and assessing Foster Parents.
• Providing ongoing support and supervision to ensure high-quality placements for looked-after children.

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 senior management in a very open and inclusive environment."

What We’re 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 possess:

• Excellent assessment and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Strong IT skills and the ability to produce high-quality reports.
• A qualification in Social Work and current Social Work England registration.
• Recent experience in fostering and children's services is desirable, but we welcome less experienced candidates as well.
• A solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.

What We Offer

Joining Fostering People means becoming part of a supportive and innovative agency. Here’s what you can expect:

• £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 and Life Assurance (x2).
• Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about fostering and want to be part of a team that values your contributions, we encourage you to apply! Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus.

Note: The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.