Senior Supervising Social Worker

Position: Senior Supervising Social Worker (12-month fixed term)

Salary: Up to £40,081.10 per annum, depending on experience

Location: Home-based, supporting our foster parents in Peterborough

At Foster Care Associates (FCA), we believe in making a positive impact on the lives of children and families. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Senior Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly and inspiring team. This is your chance to help develop and promote fostering services in the Yorks and Lincs area while enjoying a flexible work environment!

Founded in 1994 by a former foster parent and social worker, FCA is part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK's leading children's service providers. Our mission is simple: to make a 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 Senior Supervising Social Worker, you will:

• Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people in care.
• Supervise and 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.
• Work collaboratively with the child's network to identify needs and provide necessary support.
• Ensure compliance with documentation for each child and foster parent.
• Attend meetings and provide reports for Commissioning Teams regarding care packages.
• Promote the 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.

You should have:

• A Social Work qualification.
• Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent.
• Strong report writing skills.
• A comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures.
• The willingness to travel extensively across the Yorkshire/Humberside/Lincs area.
• Confidence in transporting children and young people in challenging situations.
• A full driving licence.

We offer a supportive work environment with:

• £2,000 car allowance
• 30 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Life assurance
• Company pension
• On-site free parking
• Employee discount scheme
• Medical cash plan

If you’re ready to make a difference and join our amazing team, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step in your career with FCA.

Note: 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.