Join Our Team as a Supervising Social Worker!
Basic Salary: £32,151.65 per annum (dependent on 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 are on a mission to make a positive difference in 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, all while maintaining a family-like atmosphere. Our head office is located in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside, and we pride ourselves on our strong reputation for excellence.
We believe in empowering children and families to reach their full potential, and we are looking for a Full-Time Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly and inspirational team in the North West. With a hybrid working model, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to work from home while making a real impact in your community.
Your Role:
As a Supervising Social Worker, you will:
* Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care.
* Monitor the suitability and competence of foster parents, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
* Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.
* Collaborate with the child's network to identify needs and contribute to relevant meetings.
* Ensure compliance with all key documentation for children and foster parents.
* Attend meetings and provide reports for Commissioning Teams regarding care packages.
* 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 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
If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of our amazing team, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and let’s connect.
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.