This is an amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Part Time Senior/Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly team in developing and promoting fostering services in the Yorks & Lincs area. Our head office is based in Sheffield, supporting a flexible hybrid working model.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people in foster care.
2. Monitor the suitability and competence of foster parents, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and healthy environment.
3. Ensure carers understand fostering tasks, competencies, standards, and procedures, including complaints and representation policies.
4. Provide regular supervision to foster parents in line with FCA standards.
5. Work collaboratively within a team to identify needs within foster families and contribute to relevant meetings.
6. Ensure compliance with documentation requirements for children and foster parents.
7. Attend meetings and prepare reports for Commissioning Teams regarding individual care packages.
8. Promote participation of children and young people in agency development and community access.
9. Participate in an 'out of hours' support rota.
10. Conduct initial home visits and Form F Assessments.
Qualifications and Skills:
* A Social Work qualification.
* Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent.
* Proven report-writing skills.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding procedures.
* Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including occasional overnight stays.
* Confidence in transporting children and young people in challenging situations.
* Full driving license.
About FCA:
Founded in 1994 by a former foster parent and social worker, FCA is part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK's leading children's service providers. We are committed to making a positive difference for children, families, and communities. Despite our size, we maintain a personal approach, supporting every child and foster parent every day.
Additional Information:
FCA is an equal opportunities employer and a disability confident employer. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Salary and Benefits:
* Basic Salary: £23,392.53 (Pro Rata per annum), Full Time Equivalent £38,987.56, dependent on experience.
* Benefits include a company car or £2,000 car allowance, 30 days' annual leave (rising to 35 with service), bank holidays, life assurance, pension, on-site parking, employee discounts, and a medical cash plan. All benefits are pro-rata.
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