At a Glance
- Tasks: Transform the lives of children by supporting foster families and delivering high-quality services.
- Company: Join Compass Community, a dynamic organisation dedicated to putting children first.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, career development, flexible working, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to positive change and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career in social work.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered social worker with experience in fostering or child social care.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About The Role
Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fixing, together. Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child? Compass Fostering are looking for a knowledgeable Part Time Supervising Social Worker to join our team. This role is worked across 4 days per week. Your office base will be Cardiff, and you will cover a caseload across South Wales. You’ll share our commitment to delivering high‑quality services for children and young people and support our foster parents to do this too.
Benefits
- Career Development – We offer many career paths, recognising hard work & supporting you into senior roles.
- Low Caseloads – You will typically be responsible for up to 13 fostering families.
- Competitive Salary – using structured pay grades based on your training and experience.
- Car Allowance – £100 p/m car allowance to allow you to work flexibly from different locations.
- Wellbeing – Access to therapeutic wellbeing sessions with our Therapeutic Services team.
- Bonuses – receive £200 service award on your two‑year anniversary, plus up to £500 special recognition service for outstanding practice.
- Discounts & Awards – Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Perkbox, as well as the chance to win up to £150 in vouchers every month from our REACH Awards.
- Life Assurance Scheme – 3× annual salary after successful completion of your probation review.
- Increased Holiday – 27 days increasing gradually to 30 days after 4 years’ service.
Requirements
- Have an approach that is reflective and creative when working with our foster carers and young people to inspire them to reach their full potential.
- Can manage your own caseload of 13‑15 fostering families, giving support and guidance when necessary and helping them to develop their skills.
- Are committed to provide wrap‑around support to our foster carers by participating in an out of hours on‑call service.
- Are passionate and want to actively contribute to the growth and development of the Fostering service.
- Have a relevant professional qualification in Social Work.
- Are a registered social worker in Wales or open to being registered (fee covered by Compass).
- Have worked in a fostering‑related social work role and/or child social care, such as a looked‑after children’s team.
- Have experience and can demonstrate evidence of identifying the needs of young people.
- Have a good knowledge of fostering regulations, childcare law and safeguarding issues.
- Can make objective professional assessments of children and young people.
- Have access to a car and a valid driving licence.
- (You will ideally) Speak Welsh, though not essential.
Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicants will be offered a role subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Compass is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.
Part-Time Supervising Social Worker (4 days per week) in Cardiff employer: Community Care Live
Compass Community is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees, offering a supportive work culture where integrity, courage, and care are at the forefront. With competitive salaries, low caseloads, and numerous career development opportunities, including access to therapeutic wellbeing sessions, employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people across South Wales. The Cardiff office provides a vibrant location for fostering collaboration and innovation, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to positive change.
