Join Our Team as a Senior/Supervising Social Worker!
Basic Salary: £31,151.66 - £37,949.69 per annum (Dependent on experience)
Benefits:
* Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance
* 30 days' Annual Leave, increasing to 35 days with service
* Bank Holidays
* Life Assurance
* Company Pension
* On-site Free Parking
* Employee Discount Scheme
* Medical Cash Plan
Location: Office Based - Hull
Covering Area: Hull, East Yorkshire & Lincolnshire
Are you ready to make a real difference? We are excited to invite a passionate and dedicated Full-Time Senior/Supervising Social Worker to join our vibrant team at Foster Care Associates. This is your chance to help develop and promote fostering services in the Yorks & Lincs area while working in a supportive and friendly environment.
About Us
Founded in 1994 by a former foster parent and social worker, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is a leading fostering agency that is part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK's largest networks of children's service providers. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of looked-after children.
From our humble beginnings in Worcestershire, we have grown into one of the country's largest independent fostering agencies, renowned for our commitment to excellence. At FCA, we believe in the power of family, and we strive to support every child and foster parent every single day.
Your Role
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.
* Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.
* Work collaboratively with the foster family and the child's network to identify needs and provide support.
* Ensure compliance with documentation for each child and foster parent.
* Attend meetings and provide reports for Commissioning Teams regarding individual care packages.
* Promote the 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
* Strong report writing skills
* A comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures
* The willingness and ability to travel extensively across the Yorkshire/Humberside/Lincs area
* Confidence in transporting children and young people in challenging situations
* A full driving licence
If you’re ready to join our amazing team and make a difference, we would love to hear from you! Apply now, and let’s embark on this rewarding journey together.
Note: No agencies, please. 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.