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? At Fostering People, we are on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Senior / Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly and dynamic team. With a reputation for excellence and an Outstanding inspection rating, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional support to our children, Foster Parents, and dedicated staff.

About Us

Established in 2000, Fostering People has consistently achieved Outstanding ratings from Ofsted, thanks to our commitment to learning and improving our services. 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 opportunities for both staff and carers.

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 primarily with Foster Parent households in Merseyside and other areas within the North West.

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.”

What We Are 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:

• Have excellent assessment skills and strong communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Possess good IT skills and the ability to produce high-quality reports.
• Be a qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Have recent experience in fostering and children’s services (desirable but not essential).
• Be knowledgeable about relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time position with a base location of Remote - North West, covering Merseyside and surrounding areas.

Benefits

We value our team and offer a range of benefits to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Competitive salary of up to £43,626.47 per annum, depending on experience.
• £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 will be part of an innovative agency that values your input and encourages your professional development. Whether you’re new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker, we want to hear from you!

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional support to children and families. We can’t wait to see how you can contribute to our team!

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 a DBS check at enhanced level.