Senior/Supervising Social Worker

Salary: Up to £39,142.63 per annum (dependent on experience), with potential to rise to £41,948 based on length of service.

Benefits: Enjoy a £1,000 Car Allowance or a company car, 30 days of Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with service), Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance (x2), Employee Discount Scheme, and a Medical Cash Plan.

Location: Home-based, supporting Foster Parents across the West Midlands and surrounding areas.

At Fostering People , we pride ourselves on being an innovative provider with an outstanding inspection rating. Since our establishment in 2000, we have built a reputation for delivering exceptional support to our children, foster carers, and dedicated staff. Our commitment to excellence has earned us four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted .

Our latest inspection report highlighted:

• Proactive collaboration with a wide range of agencies and professionals, constantly striving for improvement.
• High satisfaction among carers, who feel valued and supported through robust assessment processes and regular events.
• Exceptional satisfaction levels among staff, with excellent training opportunities available.

We are excited to welcome a Senior/Supervising Social Worker to our friendly and dynamic team. In this role, you will:

• Recruit, train, assess, support, and supervise a diverse range of foster carers, ensuring high-quality placements for looked-after children.

One of our long-serving retired Supervising Social Workers shared:

"Fostering People is a fantastic company where you can truly make a difference in children's lives. The support from management is exceptional, fostering an open and inclusive environment where your ideas are valued. This role offers a chance to enhance your skills and develop your interests."

• You are an enthusiastic and committed self-starter, capable of working independently while maintaining strong connections with team members and carers.
• Excellent assessment skills and strong communication abilities (both written and verbal) are essential, along with good IT skills for high-quality report writing.
• A qualified Social Worker with current HCPC registration, recent experience in fostering and services for children is desirable, though less experienced candidates are welcome to apply.
• You possess a solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.
• We seek innovative applicants who share our creative vision, whether you're new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker.

This is a full-time, permanent position that is home-based, offering a competitive starting salary of up to £39,142.63 (dependent on experience), plus a car allowance or company car. Enjoy a generous holiday allowance starting at 30 days, increasing to 35 with service, along with bank holidays, bike-to-work schemes, and contributory pension options.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and join a supportive team, we encourage you to apply! We look forward to discussing this exciting opportunity with you.

Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.