Supervising Social Worker

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

Exciting Benefits:

• Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance
• 30 days of 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

About Us:

At Foster Care Associates , we are on a mission to make a positive impact in the lives of looked-after children. Founded 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 simple yet profound: 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.

We are looking for a Full-Time Supervising Social Worker who is enthusiastic and motivated to join our friendly team. You will play a crucial role in developing and promoting fostering services in the North West, with the flexibility to work from home.

• Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for 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 foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.
• Collaborate with the child's network to identify needs and contribute to relevant meetings.
• Ensure compliance with all key documentation for children and foster parents.
• 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.
• 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

If you’re ready to make a difference and join our amazing team, we would love to hear from you! Apply now, and let’s connect.

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.