Senior / Supervising Social Worker

Join Our Team as a Senior / Supervising Social Worker!

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. This is a fantastic opportunity to work remotely in the North East, primarily covering the Teesside area.

About Us

Since our establishment in 2000, Fostering People has built a reputation for excellence, achieving an Outstanding inspection rating from Ofsted for four consecutive years. Our commitment to providing exceptional support to children, Foster Parents, and our dedicated staff has fueled our growth in the fostering sector.

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 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 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.”

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:

• 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 less experienced candidates are welcome).
• Possess a solid 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. Additional benefits include:

• £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 committed to creating an inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We have also been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that values your contributions, we encourage you to apply today!

Note: The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.