Senior/Supervising Social Worker

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA)

Position: Senior/Supervising Social Worker - Full Time - Permanent

Salary: Up to £34,324.62 per annum (dependent on 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
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Company Pension & Medical Cash Plan

Location: Home-based, with occasional travel to Bromsgrove and surrounding areas in Worcestershire, supporting our Foster Parents across Birmingham, Dudley, Walsall, and Sandwell.

Founded in 1994 by a passionate 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 profound: to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of looked-after children. While we've grown significantly since our humble beginnings in the Worcestershire countryside, our commitment to excellence and our family-like culture remains at the heart of everything we do.

As a Senior/Supervising Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting foster parents and ensuring that every child in our care thrives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting foster parents to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people.
• Monitoring the suitability and competence of foster parents to provide a safe and nurturing environment.
• Ensuring foster parents understand their roles, responsibilities, and the standards expected of them.
• Providing regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.
• Collaborating with the child's network to identify needs and provide necessary support.
• Ensuring compliance with all key documentation for children and foster parents.
• Attending meetings and providing reports for Commissioning Teams.
• Promoting the participation of children and young people in agency development and community resources.
• Participating in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis.
• Conducting occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments.

To thrive in this role, 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

At FCA, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and have been recognized as a Disability Confident Employer by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply today! We look forward to welcoming you to our FCA family.