Senior/Supervising Social Worker at Foster Care Associates
Role Details
* Location: Homebased – East Scotland
* Salary: Up to £41,948.53 per annum (dependent upon experience)
* Status: Full Time, 35 hours per week
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 and on‑site free parking
About Us
Fostering Care Associates Scotland has supported children and young people since 2002. As one of the UK's largest fostering organisations, we provide extensive resources, support and expertise to change the life chances of fostering families. Our work is rated ‘Very Good’ by The Care Inspectorate for Scotland.
Duties
* Support foster carers and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people in foster care.
* Support and monitor the suitability and competence of foster carers, ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing environment.
* Ensure carers understand the fostering task, competencies, standards, complaints and representation procedures as outlined in FCAS policies.
* Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster carers in line with FCAS operational standards.
* Work in partnership with a team parenting approach to identify needs within the foster family, including short breaks, activities, therapy, holidays, and to participate in all relevant meetings.
* Ensure each child and foster carer complies with all key documentation.
* Attend meetings and/or provide reports to commissioning teams to address individual care packages.
* Promote participation of children/young people in agency development and local community resources.
* Participate in an ‘out‑of‑hours’ support service on a rota basis.
* Participate in a day duty system on a rota basis supporting the referrals team.
Qualifications
* Social Work qualification.
* Valid Social Work Registration or equivalent.
* Proven ability to produce high‑standard report writing.
* Comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child‑safeguarding procedures.
* Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including occasional night away.
* Confidence in transporting children and young people in stressful or difficult situations.
* Full driving licence.
For more information about this post, please contact Amanda Hartley, Fostering Service Manager, at 0141 646 1400.
No agencies please. Foster Care Associates Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer designation by the job centre. Successful applicants will be subject to a PVG check at enhanced level if successful.
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