Senior / Supervising Social Worker

Join Our Team as a Senior / Supervising Social Worker!

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Basic Salary: Up to £43,626.47 per annum, depending on experience

Base Location: Remote - North East

Covering Area: Teesside and other areas of the North East

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 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 satisfaction levels among carers, who feel valued and respected.
• Exceptional support and training opportunities for staff and carers.

Your Role

We are looking for a passionate Senior / Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly and dynamic team. You will primarily work with Foster Parents in the Teesside area, with the possibility of supporting households in other parts of the North East.

Your key 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 (desirable, but less experienced candidates are welcome).
• A solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.

If you are driven and share our creative vision, whether you are new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker, we want to hear from you!

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. Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to make a difference? Submit your application today, and let’s discuss how you can contribute to our mission!