Senior / Supervising Social Worker

Join Our Team as a Senior / Supervising Social Worker!

Foster Care Associates (The FCA)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Salary: Up to £40,081.10 per annum FTE, depending on experience
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
Base Location: Ivybridge
Covering Area: South West - Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding, 2026

Why Join Us?

Transform Lives: Help make a lasting impact on children and young people across Cornwall and Plymouth.

At Foster Care Associates, one of the UK's leading independent fostering agencies, we pride ourselves on our Outstanding Ofsted rating and our commitment to supporting both children and staff. We’re on the lookout for a passionate and enthusiastic Senior / Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly and supportive South West team.

About Us

Founded in 1994 by a former Foster Parent and social worker, FCA has grown into one of the UK's largest communities of children's services providers. Our mission is simple: to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families, and communities.

Despite our size, we maintain a family-like atmosphere, ensuring every child and Foster Parent receives the support they need, every minute of the day.

Your Role

As a Senior / Supervising Social Worker, you will:

• Support Foster Parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children in foster care.
• Monitor the suitability and competence of Foster Parents, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Provide regular supervision to Foster Parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.
• Work collaboratively to identify needs within foster families, including respite and therapy.
• Ensure compliance with all key documentation for children and Foster Parents.
• Attend meetings and provide reports for commissioning teams.
• Promote the participation of children and young people in agency development and community resources.
• Participate in an out-of-hours support service on a rota basis.
• Occasionally conduct initial home visits and Form F assessments.

What We’re Looking For

You should have:

• A social work qualification and professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality reports.
• A comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures.
• A willingness to travel across the South West region (Somerset, Cornwall, Devon, Torbay, and Plymouth).
• Confidence in transporting children and young people in challenging situations.
• A full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• £2,000 car allowance.
• 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service.
• Bank holidays.
• Life assurance.
• Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan.
• All benefits will be pro-rated.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about improving the lives of children and young people and want to work for an Outstanding fostering agency where you'll be valued and supported, we’d love to hear from you!

Foster Care Associates 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.