Senior Foster Care Social Worker (Home-Based Car Allowance)

FCA; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fostering agency in England is seeking a Senior/Supervising Social Worker to provide support to foster parents on the Isle of Wight and surrounding mainland areas. Key responsibilities include monitoring foster families, ensuring compliance, and contributing to team-based care solutions. Applicants must hold a Social Work qualification, have professional registration, and possess a full driving license. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and families.

Benefits

Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance

30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35

Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Employee Discount Scheme

Medical Cash Plan

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support foster parents to achieve outstanding outcomes for children in foster care.
• Monitor the continued suitability and competence of foster parents.
• Ensure carers understand the fostering task and expected standards.
• Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents.
• Work in partnership with all members of the child's network.
• Ensure compliance in respect of all key documentation.
• Attend meetings and provide reports for Commissioning Teams.
• Promote participation of children/young people in agency development.
• Participate in 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis.
• Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis.
• Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments.

Job description

A leading fostering agency in England is seeking a Senior/Supervising Social Worker to provide support to foster parents on the Isle of Wight and surrounding mainland areas. Key responsibilities include monitoring foster families, ensuring compliance, and contributing to team-based care solutions. Applicants must hold a Social Work qualification, have professional registration, and possess a full driving license. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and families.