Join Our Family at Foster Care Associates (FCA)
Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker
Salary: Up to £39,142.63 per annum - Dependent upon experience
Why Choose Us?
At FCA, 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 have grown into one of the UK's largest independent fostering agencies. Our mission is simple: to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families, and communities.
We pride ourselves on our family-like atmosphere, where every child and foster parent is supported every minute of the day. Join us in our journey to help children and young people reach their full potential!
Your Benefits
* Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance
* 30 days' Annual Leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service
* Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
* Life Assurance
* Company Pension
* On-site Free Parking
* Employee Discount Scheme
* Medical Cash Plan
Your Responsibilities
* Support foster parents to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people.
* Monitor the suitability and competence of foster parents, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
* Ensure foster parents understand their roles and the standards expected of them.
* Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.
* Collaborate with the child's network to identify needs such as respite, activities, and therapy.
* Ensure compliance with all key documentation for children and foster parents.
* Attend meetings and provide reports for Commissioning Teams regarding care packages.
* Encourage participation of children/young people in agency development and community resources.
* Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis.
* Conduct occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments.
What You Need
* A Social Work qualification
* Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent
* Proven ability to produce high-quality reports
* Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures
* Willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away)
* Confidence in transporting children and young people in challenging situations
* Full driving licence
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're passionate about supporting children and families, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become part of our dedicated team.
Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.