Supervising Social Worker

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families? Foster Care Associates is on the lookout for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full-Time Supervising Social Worker to join our inspirational and friendly team in the North West. With a home-based role in Liverpool, you’ll have the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own space while making a difference in your community.

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 for children, families, and communities. We pride ourselves on our strong reputation for excellence and our commitment to supporting every child and foster parent.

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 and nurturing environment.
• Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.
• Work collaboratively with the child's network to identify needs and provide necessary support.
• Ensure compliance with all key documentation for children and foster parents.
• Attend meetings and provide reports for Commissioning Teams regarding individual care packages.
• Promote the participation of children and 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.

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.

We offer a competitive salary of £28,938.13 per annum (dependent on experience) along with a fantastic benefits package:

• Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance
• 30 days of Annual Leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service, plus Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance and Company Pension
• On-site Free Parking
• Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan

At FCA, we believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. 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 excited about the opportunity to join our amazing team and make a difference, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and let’s create positive change together.