Senior Fostering Social Worker – Home-Based Support Lead

Polaris Community; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,755 - 42,478; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days’ annual leave, rising to 35 days

Life Assurance

Company Pension

On-site Free Parking

Employee Discount Scheme

Medical Cash Plan

Job summary

Foster Care Associates is seeking a Supervising Social Worker to support foster parents in Manchester and surrounding areas. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary of up to £38,616.92 per annum.

Key responsibilities include monitoring foster parents' suitability, ensuring compliance, and promoting the participation of children in community resources. Applicants must have professional registration with Social Work England, strong report writing skills, and be willing to travel extensively.

The position offers benefits like 30 days annual leave, life assurance, and a company pension.

Qualifications

• Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent.
• Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Willingness to travel extensively, including overnight stays.
• Confidence in transporting children in difficult situations.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor foster parents to ensure a safe environment.
• Provide regular supervision to foster parents in line with standards.
• Attend meetings and provide reports for commissioning teams.
• Ensure compliance with all key documentation.
• Participate in out-of-hours support service on a rota basis.

Skills

Professional registration with Social Work England

Report writing

Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures

Driving licence

Job description

Foster Care Associates is seeking a Supervising Social Worker to support foster parents in Manchester and surrounding areas. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary of up to £38,616.92 per annum.

Key responsibilities include monitoring foster parents' suitability, ensuring compliance, and promoting the participation of children in community resources. Applicants must have professional registration with Social Work England, strong report writing skills, and be willing to travel extensively.

The position offers benefits like 30 days annual leave, life assurance, and a company pension.