Join Our Team as a Senior/Supervising Social Worker!
Salary: Up to £39,142.63 per annum (dependent on experience), with potential to rise to £41,948 based on 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, Company Pension, Life Assurance (x2), Employee Discount Scheme, and a Medical Cash Plan.
Location: Home-based, 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 team. Our commitment to excellence has earned us four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted, and our 2024 report highlighted:
* Proactive collaboration with a wide range of agencies and professionals, constantly striving for improvement.
* Foster carers report 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, working closely with foster carers in the West Midlands.
* You'll be responsible for the recruitment, training, assessment, support, and supervision 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
* You're an enthusiastic self-starter, capable of working independently while maintaining strong communication with team members and carers.
* Excellent assessment skills, strong written and verbal communication, and good IT skills are essential.
* You must be 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.
* A solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding is crucial.
* We seek innovative applicants who share our creative vision, whether you're new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker.
* This is a full-time, permanent position that is home-based, offering a competitive starting salary of up to £39,142.63 plus car allowance or company car, along with excellent benefits. Enjoy a generous holiday allowance starting at 30 days, rising to 35 with service, plus bank holidays, bike-to-work schemes, and a contributory pension.
If you have any questions about this opportunity, feel free to reach out to our Team Manager.
Ready to make a difference? Submit your application today, and we’ll be in touch to discuss your future with us!
Note: No agencies, please. 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.