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, dependent upon experience
Base Location: Remote - North East
Covering Area: Teesside and other areas of the North East

Why Choose 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' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service
• Bank Holidays
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance x2
• Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan

Your Role

As a Senior / Supervising Social Worker, you will be an integral part of our friendly and dynamic team, primarily working with Foster Parents in the Teesside area. Your responsibilities will include:

• Recruiting, training, assessing, supporting, and supervising a diverse range of Foster Parents.
• Ensuring high-quality placements for looked-after children.

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 also by senior management - it's a very open and inclusive environment where you feel able to share your ideas and have them listened to. Working at Fostering People gives you the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge and to develop your specific areas of interest."

Who You Are

• An enthusiastic and committed self-starter who thrives both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent assessment skills and strong communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Good IT skills with the ability to produce high-quality reports.
• A qualified Social Worker with 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.
• A creative vision and drive to innovate in the fostering sector.

Working Conditions

This role is remote, allowing you the flexibility to manage your work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about fostering and want to be part of a supportive and dynamic team, we encourage you to apply! 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 upon acceptance of the position.