Senior / Supervising Social Worker

Join Our Outstanding Team at Fostering People!

Are you ready to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and foster families across the West Midlands? Join our Ofsted Outstanding fostering agency where social workers are trusted, supported, and empowered!

Role Overview

Position: Senior / Supervising Social Worker

Hours: 28 hours per week, flexible on days

Salary: Up to £39,392.73 per annum FTE, depending 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 exceptional support for our children, Foster Parents, and dedicated staff. Established in 2000, we have received four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted, and our recent report highlighted:

• Proactive collaboration with a wide range of agencies and professionals.
• High satisfaction levels among staff and Foster Parents.
• Robust and fair assessment processes.
• Excellent training and support opportunities.

Your Responsibilities

As a Senior / Supervising Social Worker, you will:

• Recruit, train, assess, support, and supervise a diverse range of Foster Parents.
• Ensure high-quality placements for looked-after children.
• Work closely with a friendly and dynamic team to foster a supportive 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:

• Be a qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Possess excellent assessment and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Have good IT skills and the ability to produce high-quality reports.
• Have a solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.
• Share our creative vision and drive, whether you’re new to fostering or an experienced Supervising Social Worker.

Working Conditions & Benefits

We offer a supportive and flexible working environment with the following benefits:

• £1,000 car allowance or Company Car scheme.
• 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service.
• Bank holidays off.
• Company pension and life assurance (x2).
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Benefits will be pro-rated for part-time employees.

Join Us!

If you’re ready to enhance your skills and make a real impact in the fostering community, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your application today and take the first step towards a rewarding career with Fostering People.

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 an enhanced DBS check.