Supervising Social Worker

Basic Salary: £32,151.65 per annum (dependent upon experience)

• 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

Home-based - Liverpool

Liverpool and Wirral

This is an amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates as a Full-Time Supervising Social Worker . We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our inspirational and friendly team, dedicated to developing and promoting fostering services in the North West.

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 to make a positive difference in the lives of looked-after children, and we pride ourselves on our strong reputation for excellence.

At FCA, we believe in a family-oriented approach, supporting every child and foster parent every minute of the day. Our values guide us in helping children and young people reach their full potential.

• 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, 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 regarding individual care packages.
• 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.

• 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
• A full driving licence

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

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.