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
Exciting Benefits Await You!
- £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
About 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 team. 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.
- A robust and fair assessment process that fosters happiness among our carers.
- Exceptional support from supervising social workers and management.
- High levels of satisfaction among agency staff, with excellent training opportunities.
What We Are Looking For
We are on the lookout for a Senior / Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly and dynamic team. In this role, you will primarily work with Foster Parent households in Merseyside and other areas within the North West. Your responsibilities will include:
- Recruitment, training, assessment, support, and supervision of Foster Parents.
- 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 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 seeking an enthusiastic and committed self-starter who can work independently while maintaining strong communication with team members and Foster Parents. The ideal candidate will possess:
- Excellent assessment skills and strong communication abilities (both written and verbal).
- Good 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, though less experienced candidates will be considered.
- 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!
Working Conditions
As a part of our team, you will enjoy a supportive and inclusive work environment that values your contributions and encourages professional growth.
Ready to Make a Difference?
To be considered for this rewarding opportunity, please submit your application. We look forward to discussing how you can be a part of our mission at Fostering People!
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 an enhanced DBS check.
