Supervising Social Worker
hace 27 días
Bromsgrove
\n Join Our Team at Foster Care Associates (FCA)\n Role: Supervising Social Worker \n Salary: Up to £32,449.71 per annum (dependent on experience) \n Hours: 35 hours per week \n Location: Flexible - supporting our Foster Parents across Birmingham, Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton, and surrounding areas, with occasional travel to our Bromsgrove office. Why Join Us?\n This is an exciting opportunity to become a vital part of FCA Midlands, where your passion and dedication can truly make a difference. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic ASYE/Supervising Social Worker to join our inspiring and friendly team. With a flexible hybrid working model, you’ll enjoy the perfect balance between collaborative office work and the comfort of working from home. About Us\n 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. Our mission is to make a positive impact on the lives of looked-after children. From our humble beginnings in Worcestershire, we have grown into one of the UK's largest independent fostering agencies, all while maintaining a family-like atmosphere where every child and Foster Parent is supported every step of the way. Your Responsibilities\n As a Supervising Social Worker, you will: \n \n • Support Foster Parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people in foster care.\n, • Monitor the suitability and competence of Foster Parents, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.\n, • Guide Foster Parents in understanding their roles and responsibilities, including FCA policies and procedures.\n, • Provide regular supervision to allocated Foster Parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.\n, • Collaborate with the child's network to identify needs and resources, including respite and therapy.\n, • Ensure compliance with documentation for each child and Foster Parent.\n, • Attend meetings and provide reports for commissioning teams regarding care packages.\n, • Encourage participation of children and young people in agency development and community resources.\n, • Participate in an Out of Hours support service on a rota basis.\n, • Conduct occasional initial home visits and Form F assessments.\n What You’ll Need\n To thrive in this role, you must have: \n \n • A social work qualification.\n, • Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent.\n, • Proven ability to produce high-quality written reports.\n, • A comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures.\n, • The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional overnight stays).\n, • Confidence in transporting children and young people in challenging situations.\n, • A full UK driving licence.\n What We Offer\n \n, • Company car or £2,000 car allowance.\n, • 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.\n, • Life assurance and company pension.\n, • Free on-site parking.\n, • Employee Discount Scheme.\n, • Medical Cash Plan.\n Ready to Make a Difference?\n If you’re excited about the opportunity to join our team and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today, and we’ll be in touch shortly. \n Note: No agencies, please. FCA is an equal opportunities employer and holds Disability Confident Employer status through Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. \n