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
Why Choose Fostering People?
At Fostering People, we pride ourselves on being an innovative and developing 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 2024 inspection report highlighted:
- Proactive collaboration with a wide range of agencies and professionals.
- A robust and fair assessment process that our carers appreciate.
- High levels of satisfaction among agency staff, who feel well-supported and respected.
- Excellent training opportunities for both staff and carers.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Senior / Supervising Social Worker, you will be an integral part of our friendly and dynamic team. Your primary focus will be on:
- Recruiting, training, assessing, and supporting Foster Parents.
- Ensuring high-quality placements for looked-after children.
- Maintaining strong communication with team members and Foster Parents.
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 maintaining strong connections with team members and Foster Parents. The ideal candidate will possess:
- Excellent assessment skills and strong communication abilities (both written and verbal).
- Good IT skills and the capability 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 will be considered).
- A solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.
Working Conditions and Benefits
We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, including:
- £1,000 Car Allowance or Company Car scheme
- 30 days of annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service
- Bank Holidays
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance x2
- Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan
Grow With Us!
At Fostering People, you’ll have the opportunity to enhance your skills, develop your interests, and truly make a difference in the lives of children and families. If you’re ready to join a team that values your contributions and supports your growth, we want to hear from you!
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.
