Senior / Supervising Social Worker

Join Our Team at Fostering People!

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families? We are seeking a Senior / Supervising Social Worker to join our passionate and dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work remotely in the beautiful North East, primarily covering the Teesside area.

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 exceptional support to our children, Foster Parents, and 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 levels of satisfaction among staff and Foster Parents.
• Robust and fair assessment processes.
• Excellent training and support opportunities.

Your Role

As a Senior / Supervising Social Worker, you will:

• Recruit, train, assess, support, and supervise a diverse range of Foster Parents.
• Ensure high-quality placements for looked-after children.
• Work closely with Foster Parents, providing them with the support they need to thrive.

One of our long-serving Supervising Social Workers shared, “Fostering People is a fantastic company where you can truly make a difference. You will feel well supported and valued in an 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:

• Be a qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Possess excellent assessment skills and strong communication abilities.
• 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’re new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker, if you share our creative vision and drive, we want to hear from you!

Working Conditions & Benefits

This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary of up to £43,626.47 per annum, depending on experience. Here’s what we offer:

• £1,000 Car Allowance or Company Car scheme.
• 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service.
• Bank Holidays.
• Company Pension and Life Assurance (x2).
• Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan.

At Fostering People, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us, we encourage you to submit your application today!