Supervising Social Worker
4 days ago
Edinburgh
Join Our Team as a Supervising Social Worker!\n Location: Home-based - East Scotland Salary: Up to £39,392.73, dependent upon experience Status: Full Time, 35 hours per week Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' annual leave (rising to 35 days with length of service), bank holidays, Life Assurance, and Employee Discount Scheme About Us\n At Foster Care Associates Scotland (FCAS), we are passionate about transforming the lives of children and young people through exceptional fostering support and care. Since 2002, we have been a part of one of the UK's largest and most respected fostering organisations, providing our teams with unparalleled resources and specialist expertise. \n Our mission is simple yet profound: every child deserves the chance to thrive, feel valued, and reach their full potential. Over the past 24 years, we have supported more than 2,000 children and young people, creating brighter futures and lasting positive outcomes. \n We are proud to have pledged our commitment to The Promise Scotland, ensuring that care-experienced children grow up loved, safe, and respected. Our dedication to these values is reflected in our "Very Good" rating from the Care Inspectorate, showcasing our commitment to excellence in everything we do. Your Role\n As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting foster carers and their families. Your responsibilities will include: \n \n • Providing guidance to foster carers to ensure safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed care for children and young people.\n, • Building trusting relationships with foster carers, promoting reflective practice and skill development.\n, • Monitoring the wellbeing and development of foster carers to create stable and emotionally supportive environments.\n, • Ensuring foster carers understand their roles and the standards expected within FCA Scotland.\n, • Offering regular supervision and professional guidance to foster carers, encouraging continuous learning.\n, • Collaborating with a multi-agency team to address the holistic needs of children and foster families.\n, • Maintaining key documentation and plans to ensure clear communication and coordinated care.\n, • Contributing to meetings and reports to support child-centred care packages.\n, • Advocating for the voice and rights of children and young people in decision-making processes.\n, • Participating in an Out of Hours support service, providing compassionate assistance when needed.\n, • Engaging in the daytime duty system to support timely and trauma-informed planning.\n What We’re Looking For\n To thrive in this role, you should have: \n \n • A recognised Social Work qualification.\n, • Current Social Work registration with SSSC.\n, • Strong written communication skills for producing clear, analytical reports.\n, • A solid understanding of childcare legislation, safeguarding responsibilities, and child protection procedures.\n, • A commitment to trauma-informed, relationship-based practice.\n, • Flexibility and willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays.\n, • The confidence and emotional awareness to support children during distressing times.\n, • A full UK driving licence.\n Why Join Us?\n At FCAS, you will be part of a dedicated team that values passion, professionalism, and compassion. We offer a supportive environment where both children and colleagues can thrive. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of children and young people across Scotland! \n Foster Care Associates Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and holds Disability Confident Employer status through Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a PVG check at the enhanced level. \n