Senior / Supervising Social Worker
Join Our Team at Fostering People!
Role: Senior / Supervising Social Worker
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Basic Salary: Up to £43,626.47 per annum, depending on experience
Base Location: Remote - North East
Covering Area: Teesside and other areas of the North East
Why Work With 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 delivering exceptional support to our children, Foster Parents, and dedicated staff. Our commitment to excellence has earned us four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted!
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
Our Culture
We believe in a supportive and collaborative environment. Here’s what our team members say:
- “Staff and managers work proactively with a wide range of agencies, constantly striving to improve our services.”
- “Carers feel valued and respected, with excellent support from their supervising social workers.”
- “Agency staff report high levels of satisfaction, feeling well-supported and trained.”
Your Role
We are looking for a passionate Senior / Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly and dynamic team. You will primarily work with Foster Parents in the Teesside area, with some opportunities in other parts of the North East.
- You will be responsible for the recruitment, training, assessment, support, and supervision of Foster Parents, ensuring high-quality placements for looked-after children.
About You
- You are an enthusiastic self-starter who thrives both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent assessment skills and strong communication abilities (both written and verbal) are essential.
- You hold a qualification in Social Work and current Social Work England registration. Recent experience in fostering and children’s services is desirable, but we welcome less experienced candidates as well.
- A solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding is crucial.
- We seek innovative applicants who share our creative vision, whether you’re new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about the opportunity to enhance your skills and make a real impact in children’s lives, we want to hear from you! Please submit your application, and we’ll be in touch to discuss the next steps.
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.
