Supervising Social Worker

Basic Salary: £28,938.13 per annum (dependent upon 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 difference in the lives of looked-after children. Established in 1994 by a former foster parent and social worker, we have grown into one of the UK's largest independent fostering agencies, all while maintaining a family-like atmosphere.

Our purpose is clear: to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families, and communities. We are proud of our strong reputation for excellence and are committed to supporting every child and foster parent, every minute of the day.

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full-Time Supervising Social Worker to join our inspirational and friendly team. You will play a crucial role in developing and promoting our fostering services in the North West.

• Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care.
• Monitor the suitability and competence of foster parents, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Ensure foster carers 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 and provide support.
• Ensure compliance with all key documentation for children and foster parents.
• Attend meetings and provide reports for Commissioning Teams regarding 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.

• 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

We would love to hear from you! If you're ready to make a difference and join our amazing team, please apply today.

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.