Senior / Supervising Social Worker
Join Our Team as a 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 Choose Fostering People?
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!
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 support and training opportunities.
Your Role
We are looking for a passionate and dynamic Senior / Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly team. You will primarily work with Foster Parents in the Teesside area, with the possibility of supporting households in other parts of the North East.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Recruiting, training, and assessing Foster Parents.
- Providing ongoing support and supervision to ensure high-quality placements for looked-after children.
- Collaborating with team members and stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers shared: “Fostering People is a fantastic company where you can truly make a difference in children’s lives. You’ll feel well supported and valued in an 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 less experienced candidates are welcome).
- A solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.
Working Conditions & Benefits
We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, along with a range of benefits:
- £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
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re driven by a passion for fostering and want to be part of a team that values your contributions, we’d love 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.
Join us in making a positive impact in the lives of children and families!
