Senior / Supervising Social Worker

Join Our Team at Fostering People!

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families? We are looking for a Senior / Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly and dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work remotely in the North East, primarily focusing on 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, 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.”

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 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 not essential).
• A good understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.

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.

Why Join Us?

At Fostering People, you’ll have the opportunity to enhance your skills, develop your interests, and be part of a team that truly values your contributions. If you’re driven and share our creative vision, we want to hear from you!

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.

Ready to take the next step in your career? We can’t wait to meet you!