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 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!
What We Offer
- Car Allowance: £1,000 or a Company Car scheme
- Annual Leave: 30 days, increasing to 35 days with length of service
- Bank Holidays
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance: x2
- Employee Discount Scheme
- Medical Cash Plan
Your Role
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated 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 responsibilities will include:
- Recruiting, training, and assessing Foster Parents
- Providing ongoing support and supervision
- Ensuring 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."
About You
We are seeking 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
- Have a solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding
Whether you are new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker, we welcome applicants who share our creative vision and drive for innovation.
Working Conditions
As a member of our team, you will enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.
Join Us!
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply! 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.
