Join Our Team as a Supervising Social Worker!
Basic Salary: £28,938.13 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Exciting 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 impact 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 purpose is clear: to make a lasting difference for children, families, and communities. We are proud of our strong reputation for excellence and our commitment to supporting every child and foster parent, every minute of the day.
Your Role:
We are looking for a Full-Time Supervising Social Worker who is enthusiastic and motivated to join our friendly team in the North West. You will play a crucial role in developing and promoting our fostering services.
Your Responsibilities:
* Support foster parents to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people.
* Monitor the suitability and competence of foster parents, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
* Ensure foster parents understand their roles and responsibilities as outlined in FCA policies.
* Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.
* Collaborate with the child's network to identify needs and support foster families.
* Ensure compliance with all key documentation for children and foster parents.
* Attend meetings and provide reports for Commissioning Teams regarding care packages.
* Encourage participation of children/young people in agency development and community resources.
* Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis.
* Conduct occasional 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 are ready to make a difference and join our amazing team, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career.
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.