Job Description
Join Our Team as a Senior Therapeutic Social Worker - Fostering!
Location: North Wales - Abergele Office (Office-Based with Flexible Working)
Salary: Up to £40,925.36 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full Time
About Us
At Foster Care Associates (FCA), part of the Polaris Community, we are dedicated to making a positive and lasting impact on the lives of children, young people, and families. Our strong therapeutic ethos ensures that every child in foster care receives trauma-informed, nurturing, and consistent care.
Why Work With Us?
We believe in taking care of our team just as much as we take care of the children and families we serve. Here’s what you can look forward to:
* Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance
* 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days with service) + bank holidays
* Company Pension Scheme
* Free on-site Parking
* Life Assurance
* Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan
Additional Perks
* Refer a friend scheme with a monetary incentive
* Opportunity to complete Form Fs for extra payment
* Access to exceptional online and face-to-face training opportunities
* Chance to complete the Practice Assessor Award
* Out-of-Hours (OOH) service with additional payment for evening and weekend duties
The Role
We are on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Therapeutic Social Worker to join our vibrant North Wales team. This is your chance to be part of an inspiring and friendly environment, with the flexibility to work from home as part of our hybrid model.
In this specialist role, you will:
* Lead and promote therapeutic practices across our fostering service
* Support foster parents and staff in understanding complex behaviors and developmental needs
* Provide specialist therapeutic consultation, training, and reflective support
* Enhance stability and outcomes for children and young people in foster care
Core Responsibilities
* Offer therapeutic consultation and reflective spaces for foster parents and staff
* Deliver 1:1 sessions and structured support to foster parents
* Facilitate therapeutic parenting training, workshops, and group sessions
* Support understanding of trauma, attachment theory, and emotional regulation
* Contribute to the planning and review of therapeutic care
* Champion a consistent therapeutic model across the service
Practice Leadership
* Act as a therapeutic lead within the team
* Guide colleagues in embedding trauma-informed approaches
* Provide coaching and consultation to social work staff
* Contribute to the development of therapeutic services and interventions
Social Work Responsibilities (Where Required)
* Manage a caseload of foster parents as a Supervising Social Worker
* Ensure foster parents meet required standards through supervision
* Complete necessary safeguarding and regulatory responsibilities
* Produce high-quality reports and documentation
* Collaborate with local authorities and professional networks
* Participate in duty systems and out-of-hours support as needed
About You
We are looking for a dedicated practitioner with strong therapeutic knowledge and social work expertise. You should:
* Be a qualified Social Worker
* Be registered with Social Care Wales (or eligible to register)
* Possess in-depth knowledge of trauma-informed practice and attachment theory
* Have experience working with foster parents, children, or families with complex needs
* Be confident in delivering training and group work
* Apply therapeutic thinking within a social care context
Essential Requirements
* Social Work qualification
* Registration with Social Care Wales
* Strong safeguarding knowledge and report writing skills
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Why Join Us?
* A unique opportunity to work in a dedicated therapeutic role within fostering
* Influence and shape practice across the service
* Be part of a supportive, reflective, and values-driven team
* Access excellent training and professional development opportunities
Ready to Make a Difference?
We would love to hear from you! Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career with us.