Join Our Team as a Supervising Social Worker!
Basic Salary: £28,938.13 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Benefits:
* Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance
* 30 days' Annual Leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service
* Bank Holidays
* Life Assurance
* Company Pension
* On-site Free Parking
* Employee Discount Scheme
* Medical Cash Plan
Location: Homebased - Liverpool
Covering Area: Liverpool and Wirral
About Us
At Foster Care Associates, we believe in making a positive impact on the lives of looked-after children. Founded in 1994 by a former foster parent and social worker, we are proud to be part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK's largest networks of children's service providers.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: to make a lasting difference for children, families, and communities. With a strong reputation for excellence, we offer a wide range of services while maintaining a family-like atmosphere where every child and foster parent is supported every minute of the day.
Your Role
We are on the lookout for a Full-Time Supervising Social Worker who is enthusiastic and motivated to join our friendly team in the North West. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and promote our fostering services while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working model.
Key Responsibilities
As a Supervising Social Worker, your duties will include:
* Supporting foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people in foster care.
* Monitoring the suitability and competence of foster parents to ensure a safe and nurturing environment.
* Providing regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.
* Collaborating with the child's network to identify needs such as respite, activities, and therapy.
* Ensuring compliance with all key documentation for each child and foster parent.
* Attending meetings and providing reports for Commissioning Teams.
* Promoting the participation of children and young people in agency development and community resources.
* Participating in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis.
* Conducting occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments.
What You Need
To thrive in this role, you must have:
* A Social Work qualification
* 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
* The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away)
* Confidence in transporting children and young people in challenging situations
* A full driving licence
Why Join Us?
If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive and inspiring team, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey with us.
Note: Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.