At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and supervise Foster Parents, ensuring high-quality placements for looked-after children.
- Company: Fostering People, an innovative agency with an Outstanding inspection rating.
- Benefits: Up to £43,626 salary, car allowance, 30-35 days leave, pension, and medical cash plan.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with excellent training opportunities and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while being part of a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Qualified Social Worker with strong communication and assessment skills.
Fostering People is an innovative and developing provider with an Outstanding inspection rating. We have a reputation for providing exceptional support to our children, Foster Parents and dedicated staff team. Established in 2000, our reputation and positive approach has enabled us to achieve growth in the fostering sector. We have received four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted.
We are currently looking to recruit a Senior / Supervising Social Worker for our friendly and dynamic team to work primarily with Foster Parent households in Merseyside and other areas within the North West region. You will be responsible for the recruitment, training, assessment, support and supervision of a range of Foster Parents, ensuring high-quality placements for looked-after children.
An enthusiastic and committed self-starter with the ability to work independently but also skilled in keeping in touch with team members and Foster Parents. The successful candidate will have excellent assessment skills and will be a strong communicator, both written and verbal, with good IT skills and the ability to produce a high standard of report writing.
You will need to be a qualified Social Worker and hold current Social Work England registration. Recent experience in fostering and children's services is desirable, although less experienced candidates will be considered. You will possess a good working knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures in relation to fostering and safeguarding.
As an innovative agency, we are seeking applicants who possess a real drive and share our creative vision, whether you're new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker.
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact Lynne Maddocks, Service Manager.
To be considered, please submit an application and we will be in touch to discuss.
Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
Senior / Supervising Social Worker in Ringway employer: Fostering People
Fostering People is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Located in Nottingham, the role of Education Coordinator comes with generous benefits including up to 35 days of annual leave, a company pension, and a comprehensive employee discount scheme, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about fostering and education.
