Join Our Team as a Supervising Social Worker!
Basic Salary: £28,938.13 per annum (dependent on 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. Our head office is located in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside, and we pride ourselves on being a supportive family for both children and foster parents.
We believe in fostering excellence and providing a nurturing environment where children can thrive. Our core purpose is to make a lasting difference for children, families, and communities, guided by our strong values.
Your Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full-Time Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly team in the North West. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and promote our fostering services while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working model.
Your Responsibilities:
* Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people in foster care.
* Monitor the suitability and competence of foster parents, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
* Educate carers on the fostering task, competencies, and 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 provide support.
* Ensure compliance with all key documentation for children and foster parents.
* Attend meetings and provide reports for Commissioning Teams.
* 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 passionate about making a difference and want to be part of our amazing team, we would love to hear from you! Apply now, and let's make a positive impact together.
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.