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?
- £1,000 car allowance or Company Car scheme
- 30 days’ annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service
- Bank holidays
- Company pension
- Life Assurance x2
- Employee Discount Scheme
About Us
Established in 2000, Fostering People has built a reputation for exceptional support to our children, Foster Parents, and dedicated staff. With four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted, our commitment to learning and improvement shines through.
Our 2024 inspection report highlighted:
- Proactive collaboration with a wide range of agencies and professionals.
- High levels of satisfaction among staff and carers.
- 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 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 senior management in a very open and inclusive environment.”
What We’re Looking For
We seek an enthusiastic and committed self-starter who can work independently while staying connected with team members and Foster Parents. The ideal candidate will:
- Have excellent assessment skills and strong communication abilities (both written and verbal).
- Possess good IT skills and the ability to produce high-quality reports.
- Be a qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
- Have recent experience in fostering and children’s services (though less experienced candidates are welcome).
- Understand relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.
Join Us in Making a Difference!
If you’re driven and share our creative vision, whether you’re new to fostering or an experienced Supervising Social Worker, we want to hear from you!
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.
