Supervising Social Worker

Foster Care Associates; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fostering services is seeking a Full Time Senior/Supervising Social Worker to develop and promote fostering services in South Wales. The position is based in Bridgend with a hybrid model for flexibility. Candidates should have professional registration and skills in report writing and safeguarding.

Benefits

Company Car or Car Allowance

Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Free On-site Parking

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Medical Cash Plan

Robust induction and training opportunities

Refer a friend scheme

Access to additional training opportunities

Qualifications

• Registration with Social Work Wales or equivalent is required.
• High standard report writing skills are essential.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding procedures necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support foster parents to achieve positive outcomes.
• Monitor foster parent suitability and competence.
• Provide supervision and support according to FCA standards.

Skills

Report writing

Knowledge of legislation

Safeguarding procedures

Confidence in transporting children

Education

Professional registration with Social Work Wales

Job description

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Role:

Senior/Supervising Social Worker – ASYE applications are welcome

Salary:

£, per annum dependent upon experience and length of service

Benefits:

Company Car or £, Car Allowance, days' Annual Leave (Rising to days after length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Free On-site Parking, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan.

Location:

Recruiting social workers across South Wales - Cardiff, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Monmouthshire, Swansea, RCT, Vale of Glamorgan, Bridgend, Caerphilly and Newport

Covering Area:

Cymru South

This is an amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates:

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full Time Supervising Social Worker to join our team to develop and promote fostering services in Cymru South. Our office is based in Bridgend with a hybrid working model for flexibility.

Benefits of joining our Team:

We prioritize staff wellbeing through various activities like walk and talks, wellbeing hours, park runs, mindfulness, yoga, sea dipping, charity events, and more. Our office offers tea, coffee, breakfast, and lunch items to support wellbeing.

We provide a robust induction, supportive management, monthly supervision, and regular learning opportunities.

Additional Benefits:

• Refer a friend scheme with monetary incentives
• Opportunity to complete Form F’s for additional payment
• Access to online and face-to-face training
• Opportunity to complete Practice Assessor Award
• OOH service with additional payment for evening and weekend duties

About Us:

Founded by a former foster parent and social worker, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is part of Polaris Community, one of the UK's largest children’s service providers. Our purpose is to make a positive difference for children, families, and communities, guided by core values to help children reach their full potential.

We are one of the largest independent fostering agencies, committed to supporting children and foster families around the clock.

Duties Include:

• Supporting foster parents to achieve positive outcomes
• Monitoring foster parent suitability and competence
• Providing supervision and support in line with FCA standards
• Working collaboratively with families and participating in relevant meetings
• Ensuring compliance with documentation and policies
• Attending meetings and providing reports for care packages
• Encouraging participation of children and young people in agency development
• Participating in out-of-hours support and duty systems
• Conducting home visits and assessments

Requirements:

• Professional registration with Social Work Wales or equivalent
• High standard report writing skills
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding procedures
• Willingness to travel extensively, including overnight stays
• Confidence in transporting children in stressful situations