Job Description
Join Our Team at Foster Care Associates!
Position: Senior Supervising Social Worker (12-month fixed term)
Salary: Up to £40,081.10 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Why Work With Us?
At Foster Care Associates (FCA), we believe in making a positive impact on the lives of children and families. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly team and help develop and promote our fostering services in the Yorks & Lincs area.
This is a home-based role with occasional travel to Peterborough for team meetings and support groups, as well as visits to foster families in the Leicestershire area.
About Us
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. Our mission is simple: to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families, and communities.
We pride ourselves on being one of the largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies in the country, while maintaining a family-like atmosphere where every child and foster parent is supported every minute of the day.
Your Responsibilities
As a Senior Supervising Social Worker, you will:
* Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people in foster care.
* Supervise and monitor the suitability and competence of foster parents, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
* Ensure foster parents understand their roles, competencies, and the standards expected of them.
* Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.
* Collaborate with the child's network to identify needs within the foster family.
* Maintain compliance of records for each child and foster parent.
* Attend meetings and provide reports for Commissioning Teams regarding individual 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 We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you must have:
* A Social Work qualification.
* Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent.
* Proven ability to produce high-quality reports.
* A comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures.
* The willingness and ability to travel across the Leicestershire/Peterborough/Lincs area.
* A full driving licence.
What We Offer
We value our team members and offer a range of benefits, including:
* £2,000 car allowance
* 30 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* Life assurance
* Company pension
* On-site free parking
* Employee discount scheme
* Medical cash plan
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about the opportunity to join our amazing team, we want to hear from you! Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career with FCA.
Note: 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.