Senior Supervising Social Worker

Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term
Salary: Up to £39,142.63 per annum (dependent on experience)
Benefits: £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan
Location: Home-based, supporting foster parents in Peterborough

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? Foster Care Associates is on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Senior Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly team. This is your chance to help develop and promote fostering services in the Yorks & Lincs area while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working model!

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: to create positive and lasting changes in the lives of looked-after children.

From our humble beginnings in Worcestershire, we've grown into one of the country's most experienced independent fostering agencies, all while maintaining a close-knit and supportive culture. At FCA, we are committed to supporting every child and foster parent every day.

As a Senior Supervising Social Worker, you will:

• Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people in foster care.
• Supervise, support, and monitor the suitability and competence of foster parents, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Ensure foster carers understand their roles and responsibilities, including FCA policies and procedures.
• Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.
• Work collaboratively to identify needs within foster families, contributing to meetings and agreed actions.
• Maintain compliant records for each child and foster parent.
• 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 should 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 safeguarding procedures.
• The willingness and ability to travel extensively across the Yorkshire/Humberside/Lincs area.
• Confidence in transporting children and young people in potentially challenging situations.
• A full UK driving licence.

At FCA, we value our team members and offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Flexibility to balance work and personal life.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you're excited about making a difference and want to be part of a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step in your career with Foster Care Associates.

Note: Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.