Senior / Supervising Social Worker

Join Our Team as a Senior / Supervising Social Worker!

Contract: Full Time

Basic Salary: Up to £43,626.47 per annum, depending on experience

Base Location: Remote - North West

Covering Area: Merseyside and other areas within the North West

Exciting Benefits Await You!

• £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 & Medical Cash Plan

About Us

At Fostering People, we pride ourselves on being an innovative provider with an Outstanding inspection rating. Since our establishment in 2000, we have built a reputation for delivering exceptional support to our children, Foster Parents, and dedicated staff team. Our commitment to excellence has earned us four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted.

Our recent inspection highlighted our proactive collaboration with various agencies and professionals, ensuring we constantly learn and improve our services. Our Foster Parents report high satisfaction levels, feeling valued and respected, while our staff enjoy exceptional support and training opportunities.

Your Role

We are on the lookout for a passionate Senior / Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly and dynamic team. In this role, you will primarily work with Foster Parent households in Merseyside and other areas within the North West. Your responsibilities will include:

• Recruiting, training, and assessing Foster Parents
• Providing ongoing support and supervision
• 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 will feel well supported and valued in an open and inclusive environment.”

About You

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed self-starter who can work independently while maintaining strong connections with team members and Foster Parents. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Excellent assessment and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong 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 (desirable, but less experienced candidates are welcome to apply)
• A solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding

If you are driven and share our creative vision, whether you are new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker, we want to hear from you!

Why Choose Us?

At Fostering People, we are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to make a difference? Submit your application today, and let’s discuss how you can contribute to our mission!