Senior / Supervising Social Worker
Join Our Team at Fostering People!
Are you ready to make a real impact in the lives of children and foster families? At Fostering People, an Ofsted Outstanding fostering agency, we empower our social workers to create meaningful change across the West Midlands. Join us and be part of a supportive and dynamic team!
Role Overview
Position: Senior / Supervising Social Worker
Hours: 28 hours per week, flexible on days
Salary: Up to £39,392.73 per annum FTE, based on experience
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
Coverage Area: Central West Midlands - Birmingham, Tamworth, Wolverhampton, Walsall, and Shrewsbury
Why Join Us?
We offer a range of fantastic benefits to support your work-life balance and professional growth:
- £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
- Benefits pro-rated for part-time employees
About Us
Established in 2000, Fostering People has built a stellar reputation for providing exceptional support to children, foster parents, and our dedicated staff. With four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted, we are proud of our commitment to excellence:
- Our staff and managers collaborate closely with various agencies, always striving to enhance our services.
- Foster carers express high satisfaction, feeling valued and well-supported by our team.
- Our staff report exceptional job satisfaction, with excellent training opportunities available.
Your Role
As a Senior / Supervising Social Worker, you will:
- Recruit, train, assess, support, and supervise 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 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.”About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- An enthusiastic self-starter, capable of working independently while staying connected with team members and foster parents.
- A qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. Experience in fostering and children’s services is a plus, but we welcome less experienced candidates as well.
- Knowledgeable about relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.
- Driven and creative, eager to contribute to our innovative agency.
Join Us!
If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us, please submit your application. We can’t wait to discuss how you can contribute to our mission!
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.
