Supervising Social Worker

Basic Salary: £32,151.65 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
• Company Pension
• On-site Free Parking
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Medical Cash Plan

Location: Homebased - Liverpool

Covering Area: Liverpool and Wirral

About Us:

At Foster Care Associates , we’re not just a fostering agency; we’re a family dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of children and families. 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 our core mission: to make a lasting difference for children, families, and communities.

We pride ourselves on our supportive and friendly environment, where every team member plays a vital role in helping children reach their full potential. Our head office is located in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside, and we embrace a hybrid working model that offers flexibility and work-life balance.

We are seeking a Full-Time Supervising Social Worker who is enthusiastic and motivated to join our inspiring team. In this role, you will:

• Supporting foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people in foster care.
• Monitoring the suitability and competence of foster parents to ensure a safe and nurturing environment.
• Providing regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.
• Collaborating with the child's network to identify needs such as respite, activities, and therapy.
• Ensuring compliance with all key documentation for each child and foster parent.
• 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 nights away)
• Confidence in transporting children and young people in challenging situations
• A full driving licence

We would love to hear from you! If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of our amazing team, apply today 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.