Senior Fostering Social Worker (Home-Based)

Community Care Live; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A fostering agency is seeking a Senior/Supervising Social Worker to support foster parents in delivering outstanding outcomes for children in care. The role involves supervision, monitoring compliance, and providing a supportive environment for foster families. Applicants should have a Social Work qualification, registration with Social Work England, and comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding procedures. This position offers a salary up to £37,131.66 and a range of benefits, including a company car allowance and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance

30 days' Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Employee Discount Scheme

Medical Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent.
• Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of child safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support foster parents to achieve outstanding outcomes for children in care.
• Ensure suitability of foster parents and provide regular supervision.
• Participate in 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis.

Skills

Report writing

Child safeguarding knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

A fostering agency is seeking a Senior/Supervising Social Worker to support foster parents in delivering outstanding outcomes for children in care. The role involves supervision, monitoring compliance, and providing a supportive environment for foster families. Applicants should have a Social Work qualification, registration with Social Work England, and comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding procedures. This position offers a salary up to £37,131.66 and a range of benefits, including a company car allowance and generous leave policies.