At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Foster Parents and ensure outstanding outcomes for children in care.
- Company: Join a leading fostering agency with a family-oriented culture.
- Benefits: Up to £41,334 salary, 30-35 days leave, company car or allowance, and more.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working remotely.
- Qualifications: Social Work qualification and professional registration required.
The predicted salary is between 41334 - 41334 £ per year.
Basic Salary: Up to £41,334.38 per annum, dependent upon experience
Location: Remote supporting Foster Parents in Kent.
Benefits:
- Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance
- 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, plus bank holidays, pro rata
- Life Assurance
- Company Pension
- On-site Free Parking
- Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan
Duties Will Include:
- 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/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 the 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 Parent household, e.g. respite, activities, therapy and holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined
- 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 participation of children/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
- Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team
- 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
- The willingness and ability to travel extensively, including occasional nights away
- Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations
- Full driving licence
Contact: For more information about this post, please contact Caroline Ellis, Registered Manager, or Rachel Ealing, Fostering Service Manager.
To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please.
Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Senior/Supervising Social Worker in Maidstone 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 child and Foster Parent receives the care and support they deserve.
