Join Our Team as a Senior/Supervising Social Worker!
Salary: Up to £39,142.63 per annum, with potential to rise to £41,948 based on your length of service.
Benefits: Enjoy a £1,000 Car Allowance or a company car, 30 days of Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with service), Bank Holidays, a Company Pension, Life Assurance (x2), an Employee Discount Scheme, and a Medical Cash Plan.
Location: Work from home while supporting Foster Parents across the West Midlands 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 4 consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted. Here’s what our latest report highlighted:
* Proactive collaboration with a wide range of agencies and professionals, constantly striving for improvement.
* Foster carers express high satisfaction, feeling valued and well-supported by our team.
* Our staff report exceptional job satisfaction, with excellent training opportunities available.
Your Role and Responsibilities
We are on the lookout for a passionate Senior/Supervising Social Worker to join 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 retired Supervising Social Workers shared:
"Fostering People is a fantastic company where you can truly make a difference in children's lives. You will feel well-supported and valued in an open and inclusive environment. This role offers opportunities to enhance your skills and develop your interests."
About You
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed self-starter who can work independently while maintaining strong connections with team members and carers. You should possess:
* Excellent assessment skills and strong communication abilities, both written and verbal.
* Good IT skills and the capability to produce high-quality reports.
* A qualification as a Social Worker with current HCPC registration. Recent experience in fostering and services for children is desirable, but we welcome less experienced candidates as well.
* A solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.
* A drive to innovate and share our creative vision, whether you’re new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker.
Working Conditions and Benefits
This is a full-time, permanent position that is home-based, offering a competitive starting salary of up to £39,142.63 (dependent on experience), along with a car allowance or company car. Enjoy a generous holiday allowance starting at 30 days, increasing to 35 with service, plus bank holidays, bike-to-work schemes, and contributory pension options.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact 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. Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.