Supervising Social Worker

Basic Salary: £32,151.65 per annum (dependent upon 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: Home-based - Liverpool

Covering Area: Liverpool and Wirral

At Foster Care Associates , we are on a mission to make a positive difference in the lives of looked-after children. Established in 1994 by a former foster parent and social worker, we have grown into one of the UK's largest independent fostering agencies, part of the Polaris Community.

Our journey began in the Worcestershire countryside, and while we've expanded significantly, our core purpose remains unchanged: to support children, families, and communities in reaching their full potential. We pride ourselves on being a family-oriented organization, dedicated to providing exceptional support to every child and foster parent.

We are looking for a Full-Time Supervising Social Worker who is highly motivated and enthusiastic to join our friendly team in the North West. This is an incredible opportunity to develop and promote our fostering services while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working model.

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will:

• 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.
• Ensure foster parents understand their roles, responsibilities, and the standards expected of them.
• Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.
• Collaborate with the child's network to identify needs and provide necessary support.
• 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 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 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

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an amazing, supportive team, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your rewarding career.

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.