Join Our Team as a Senior/Supervising Social Worker!
Salary: Up to £40,948.53 per annum, based on experience
Benefits: £1,000 Car Allowance or Company Car, 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan
Location: Home-based, supporting Foster Parents across Yorkshire and surrounding areas
About Us
At Fostering People, we pride ourselves on being an innovative provider with an outstanding inspection rating. Since our establishment in 2000, we have built a reputation for delivering exceptional support to children, foster carers, and our dedicated staff. Our commitment to excellence has earned us four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted. Here’s what our latest report highlighted:
* Proactive collaboration with a wide range of agencies and professionals to continuously improve our services.
* Foster carers express high satisfaction, feeling valued and well-supported through robust assessment processes and regular events.
* Our staff report exceptional job satisfaction, with excellent training opportunities and a supportive environment.
Your Role and Responsibilities
We are excited to welcome a Senior/Supervising Social Worker to our friendly and dynamic team! In this role, you will:
* Recruit, train, assess, support, and supervise a diverse range of foster carers, ensuring high-quality placements for looked-after children.
"Fostering People is a fantastic company where you can truly make a difference in children's lives. The support from management is exceptional, fostering an open and inclusive environment where your ideas are valued."
About You
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed self-starter who can work independently while maintaining strong connections with team members and carers. The ideal candidate will possess:
* Excellent assessment skills and strong communication abilities, both written and verbal.
* Good IT skills and the ability to produce high-quality reports.
* A qualification in Social Work and current HCPC registration. Recent experience in fostering is desirable, but we welcome less experienced candidates as well.
* A solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.
* A drive to innovate and share our creative vision, whether you’re new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker.
Working Conditions and Benefits
This is a full-time, permanent position that offers a highly attractive starting salary of up to £40,948.53, depending on experience. Additional benefits include:
* Car allowance or company car
* Generous holiday allowance starting at 30 days, rising to 35 with service
* Bank holidays, bike-to-work scheme, and contributory pension plans
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and join a supportive team, we encourage you to apply! We look forward to discussing this exciting opportunity with you.
Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.