Senior / Supervising Social Worker

Join Our Team at Fostering People!

Role: 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

Why Choose 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 strong reputation for delivering exceptional support to children, Foster Parents, and our dedicated staff. 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.
• High levels of satisfaction among staff and Foster Parents.
• Robust and fair assessment processes.
• Excellent training opportunities for both staff and carers.

Your Role

As a Senior / Supervising Social Worker, you will be an integral part of our friendly and dynamic team, primarily working with Foster Parent households in Merseyside and the North West. Your responsibilities will include:

• Recruiting, training, and assessing Foster Parents.
• Providing ongoing support and supervision to ensure 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 skills and strong communication abilities (both written and verbal).
• Good IT skills and the capability 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.

We are seeking applicants who share our creative vision and possess a real drive to make a difference, whether you’re new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker.

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
• Life Assurance x2
• Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan

Fostering People is proud to be 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.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply and join our mission!