Senior / Supervising Social Worker
Join Our Team at Fostering People!
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and foster families? Join our Ofsted Outstanding fostering agency where social workers are trusted, supported, and empowered to create positive change across the West Midlands.
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
Location: Central West Midlands - covering Birmingham, Tamworth, Wolverhampton, Walsall, and Shrewsbury
Why Join Us?
At Fostering People, we pride ourselves on our innovative approach and our Outstanding inspection rating. Our commitment to exceptional support for children, foster parents, and our dedicated staff has earned us a stellar reputation since our establishment in 2000. Here’s what you can expect:
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
- Benefits pro-rated for part-time employees
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a Senior / Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly and dynamic team. In this role, you will:
- Recruit, train, assess, support, and supervise a diverse range of Foster Parents, ensuring high-quality placements for looked-after children.
What Our Team Says
One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers shared:
“Fostering People is a fantastic company where you truly feel you can make a difference in children’s lives. You will be well supported by your line manager and senior management in a very open and inclusive environment.”About You
- You are an enthusiastic and committed self-starter, able to work independently while staying connected with team members and Foster Parents.
- Excellent assessment skills and strong communication abilities (both written and verbal) are essential, along with good IT skills for high-quality report writing.
- You must be 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 is crucial.
- We are looking for innovative applicants who share our creative vision, whether you’re new to fostering or an experienced Supervising Social Worker.
Join Us!
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you! Submit your application today, and let’s discuss how you can be part of our amazing team.
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.
