At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and empower Foster Parents and young people in Cornwall and Plymouth.
- Company: Join Foster Care Associates, a leading independent fostering agency with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, car allowance, 30-35 days annual leave, and life assurance.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and development in a caring environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families while being part of a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Must have a social work qualification and professional registration with Social Work England.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Foster Care Associates (The FCA) is looking for a passionate, highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior / Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly and highly supportive South West team.
Role: Senior / Supervising Social Worker
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Salary: Up to £40,081.10 per annum FTE, depending on experience
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
Base Location: Ivybridge
Covering Area: South West - Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding, 2026
Benefits:
- £2,000 car allowance
- 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service
- Bank holidays
- Life assurance
- Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan
- All benefits will be pro-rated
Help transform the lives of children and young people across Cornwall and Plymouth. Join Foster Care Associates, one of the UK's leading independent fostering agencies and part of the Polaris Community. With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a strong reputation for supporting both children and staff.
About the Role:
- Support Foster Parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care.
- Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster Parents, ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children and young people.
- Ensure that Foster Parents fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in FCA policies and procedures.
- Provide and record regular supervision to allocated Foster Parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.
- Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family, e.g. respite, activities, therapy and holidays.
- Ensure each child and Foster Parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation.
- Attend meetings and/or provide reports for commissioning teams to address individual packages of care.
- Promote the participation of children and young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community.
- Participate in an out-of-hours support service on a rota basis.
- Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F assessments.
You Must Have:
- A social work qualification.
- Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent.
- Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing.
- A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures.
- A willingness to travel across the South West region, which covers Somerset, Cornwall, Devon, Torbay and Plymouth.
- Confidence in transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful or difficult situations.
- A full UK driving licence.
If you're passionate about improving the lives of children and young people and want to work for an Outstanding fostering agency where you'll be valued, supported and encouraged to develop, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Naomi Pollard, Registered Manager.
No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Senior / Supervising Social Worker in Ivybridge employer: The FCA
Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children and families. With a strong emphasis on employee well-being, FCA offers generous benefits including a competitive salary, extensive annual leave, and a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and development. Working remotely in Kent, you'll be part of a close-knit team that values collaboration and community, ensuring that every employee feels valued and empowered to make a difference.
