Senior / Supervising Social Worker

Join Our Team as a Senior / Supervising Social Worker!

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? At Foster Care Associates (FCA), we are on a mission to transform lives across Cornwall and Plymouth. As one of the UK's leading independent fostering agencies, we pride ourselves on our Outstanding Ofsted rating and our commitment to supporting both children and staff.

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Senior / Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly and supportive South West team. In this role, you will:

• Support and empower Foster Parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people in foster care.
• Monitor the suitability and competence of Foster Parents, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Provide regular supervision to allocated Foster Parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.
• Work collaboratively with the child's network to identify needs such as respite, activities, and therapy.
• Ensure compliance with all key documentation for children and Foster Parents.
• Attend meetings and provide reports for commissioning teams regarding individual care packages.
• Promote the participation of children and young people in agency development and community resources.
• Participate in an out-of-hours support service on a rota basis.
• Conduct occasional initial home visits and Form F assessments.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you must have:

• A social work qualification and professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality reports.
• A comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures.
• A willingness to travel across the South West region (Somerset, Cornwall, Devon, Torbay, and Plymouth).
• Confidence in transporting children and young people in challenging situations.
• A full UK driving licence.

Working Conditions

This is a 22.5 hours per week position on a 12-month fixed-term contract, based in Ivybridge. You will be part of a supportive team dedicated to making a positive impact.

Why Join Us?

At FCA, we believe in valuing our team members. Here’s what we offer:

• Competitive Salary: Up to £40,081.10 per annum FTE, depending on experience.
• Generous Benefits: £2,000 car allowance, 30 days' annual leave (rising to 35 days with length of service), bank holidays, life assurance, and an employee discount scheme.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for development and support in your career journey.

If you’re passionate about improving the lives of children and young people and want to work for an Outstanding fostering agency where you’ll be valued and supported, we’d love to hear from you!

Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.