Senior / Supervising Social Worker
Join Our Outstanding Fostering Agency!
Are you ready to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and foster families across the West Midlands? At Fostering People, we pride ourselves on being an 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
Basic Salary: Up to £39,392.73 per annum (FTE), dependent upon experience
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
Covering Area: Central West Midlands - Birmingham, Tamworth, Wolverhampton, Walsall, and Shrewsbury
Why Join Us?
- Car Allowance: £1,000 or Company Car scheme
- Annual Leave: 30 days, rising to 35 days with length of service
- Bank Holidays
- Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance: 2x salary
- Employee Discount Scheme
About Us
Established in 2000, Fostering People has built a reputation for exceptional support to children, Foster Parents, and our dedicated staff team. With four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted, we are proud of our proactive approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
Our recent inspection highlighted:
- Strong collaboration with a wide range of agencies and professionals.
- High levels of satisfaction among staff and Foster Parents.
- Excellent training opportunities for both staff and carers.
Your Role
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.
One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers shared, “Fostering People is 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 senior management in a very open and inclusive environment.”
About You
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed self-starter who can work independently while staying connected with team members and Foster Parents. You should possess:
- Excellent assessment skills and strong communication abilities (both written and verbal).
- Good 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 is desirable, but we welcome less experienced candidates as well.
- A solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.
If you share our creative vision and have a real drive to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
Equal Opportunities
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.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Submit your application today, and let’s make a difference together!
