Foster Care Associates Scotland (FCAS) Senior Supervising Social Worker
Location: Hybrid / Office
Salary: Up to £41,960.42 per annum, dependent upon experience
Benefits:
* Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance
* 30 days annual leave rising to 35 days with length of service + Bank Holidays
* Life Assurance
* Employee Discount Scheme
* On-site free parking
About Us:
We support children and young people in Scotland, assisting foster carers and fostering children since 2002. We are one of the UK's largest fostering organisations with a "Very Good" rating from the Care Inspectorate for Scotland.
Responsibilities
* Support foster carers and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care.
* Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of foster carers, ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children and young people.
* Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, the competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in FCAS policies and procedures.
* Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster carers in line with FCAS Operational Standards.
* Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify needs within the foster family (e.g. short breaks, activities, therapy or holidays), working with all members of the child's network and contributing to relevant meetings and associated tasks.
* Ensure each child and foster carer is fully compliant in respect of all key documentation.
* Attend meetings and/or provide reports for commissioning teams to address individual packages of care.
* Promote the participation of children and young people in the development of the agency and support them in accessing resources and opportunities within their local community.
* Participate in an out‑of‑hours support service on a rota basis.
* Participate in the day duty system on a rota basis supporting the referrals team.
Qualifications
* A Social Work qualification
* Valid Social Work registration or equivalent
* Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing
* A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures
* The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away)
* Confidence transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful or difficult situations
* A full driving licence
The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced PVG check if successful for the position.
Foster Care Associates Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus.
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