Supervising Social Worker

Basic Salary: £28,938.13 per annum (dependent upon experience)

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: Home-based - Liverpool

Covering Area: Liverpool and Wirral

This is an incredible opportunity to become a part of Foster Care Associates , where we are on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Full-Time Supervising Social Worker . Join our inspiring and friendly team as we work to develop and promote fostering services in the North West . Our head office is located in Chorley, and we embrace a hybrid working model that offers you the flexibility to work from home.

Founded in 1994 by a former foster parent and social worker, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is a well-established fostering agency and part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK's leading networks of children's service providers. Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of looked-after children.

Over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, offering a wide range of services to children and families. Our core purpose remains unchanged: to make a lasting impact for children, families, and communities, guided by our values that help children and young people reach their full potential.

As one of the largest independent fostering agencies in the country, we pride ourselves on being a close-knit family, dedicated to supporting every child and foster parent, every minute of the day.

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will:

• 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, 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.
• Ensure compliance with all key documentation 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.
• Occasionally conduct initial home visits and Form F Assessments.

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 extensively (including occasional overnight stays)
• Confidence in transporting children and young people in challenging situations
• A full driving licence

If you’re excited about joining our amazing team, we would love to hear from you! Apply now, and let’s make a positive impact together.

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.