Senior Supervising Social Worker – Fostering (South West)

Polaris Community; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave (pro-rated)

Bank holidays

Life assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Medical Cash Plan

Job summary

Foster Care Associates (The FCA) is seeking a Senior / Supervising Social Worker to support Foster Parents and looked-after children across Cornwall and Plymouth. The role covers 22.5 hours per week with a fixed-term 12-month contract and base location in Ivybridge.

You will monitor foster carers, provide regular supervision, and participate in meetings while ensuring compliance with FCA standards and safeguarding requirements.

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 child safeguarding procedures.
• Flexibility to work across the South West region including areas like Somerset, Cornwall, Devon, Torbay and Plymouth.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support Foster Parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children.
• Monitor suitability and competence of Foster Parents and provide supervision.
• Ensure Foster Parents understand tasks, competencies and FCA policies.
• Attend meetings and/or provide reports for commissioning teams.
• Promote child and young people participation in agency development and community access.
• Provide out-of-hours support on a rota basis.
• Undertake initial home visits and Form F assessments.

Skills

Social work qualification

Social Work England registration

Report writing

Knowledge of safeguarding legislation

Willingness to travel

Full UK driving licence

Education

Social work degree

Job description

Foster Care Associates (The FCA) is seeking a Senior / Supervising Social Worker to support Foster Parents and looked-after children across Cornwall and Plymouth. The role covers 22.5 hours per week with a fixed-term 12-month contract and base location in Ivybridge.

You will monitor foster carers, provide regular supervision, and participate in meetings while ensuring compliance with FCA standards and safeguarding requirements.