Join Our Team as a Senior/Supervising Social Worker!
Salary: Up to £40,948.53 per annum, based on experience
Benefits:
* £1,000 Car Allowance or Company Car
* 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with service) + Bank Holidays
* Company Pension
* Life Assurance x2
* Employee Discount Scheme
* Medical Cash Plan
Location: Home-based, supporting Foster Parents across Yorkshire and surrounding areas
About Us
At Fostering People, we pride ourselves on being an innovative provider with an outstanding inspection rating. Since our establishment in 2000, we have built a reputation for delivering exceptional support to children, foster carers, and our dedicated staff. 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 to continuously improve our services.
* Foster carers express high satisfaction, feeling valued and well-supported by our team.
* Exceptional staff satisfaction, with excellent training opportunities available.
What We Are Looking For
We are excited to welcome a Senior/Supervising Social Worker to our friendly and dynamic team. In this role, you will:
* Recruit, train, assess, support, and supervise a diverse range of foster carers, ensuring high-quality placements for looked-after children.
One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers shared:
"Fostering People is a fantastic company where you can truly make a difference in children's lives. The support from management is exceptional, fostering an open and inclusive environment where your ideas are valued.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
* An enthusiastic and committed self-starter, capable of working independently while maintaining strong connections with team members and carers.
* A qualified Social Worker with current HCPC registration. Recent experience in fostering and services for children is desirable, but we welcome less experienced candidates as well.
* Knowledgeable about relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.
* Driven and creative, ready to share our vision and make a real impact.
Working Conditions and Benefits
This is a full-time, permanent position that offers:
* A competitive salary of up to £40,948.53, depending on experience
* A generous holiday allowance starting at 30 days, increasing to 35 with service, plus bank holidays
* Bike to work and contributory pension schemes
If you’re ready to make a difference and join a supportive team, we encourage you to apply! We look forward to discussing this exciting opportunity with you.
Fostering People 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.