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 Fostering People?

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 strong 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

As a Senior / Supervising Social Worker, you will be an integral part of our friendly and dynamic team. Your primary focus will be on supporting Foster Parents in the Teesside area, with opportunities to engage with households across 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 is 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 looking for 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!

Working Conditions

As part of our team, you will enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Join Us!

Fostering People is proud to be 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.

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