Supervising Social Worker

Polaris Community; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established fostering agency seeks a passionate and enthusiastic Newly Qualified Social Worker to join their supportive team in the South West. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people in foster care. With a focus on mentorship and professional development, you will receive comprehensive support from experienced colleagues. The agency values fresh perspectives and is committed to creating a nurturing environment for both staff and foster families. If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career path, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

£2,000 Car Allowance

30 days' Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Medical Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent required.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality reports is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support foster parents to achieve outstanding outcomes for children.
• Ensure compliance with key documentation and standards.
• Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis.

Skills

Report Writing

Child Safeguarding Knowledge

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA)

Role: Supervising Social Worker - ASYE Applications Welcome

12 Month Fixed Term Contract - 4 Days Per Week

Salary: Up to £33,673 (£26,938 Pro Rata) Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience

Benefits: £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, Rising to 35 Days upon Length of Service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan (All Benefits Pro Rata'd).

Location: Hybrid - Covering our Foster Parents across Somerset

We are excited to welcome newly qualified social workers to join our fostering agency. This is an amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Newly Qualified Social Worker to join our inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services in the South West.

We understand the challenges and opportunities that come with starting your career, and our dedicated team is committed to providing you with the support you need to succeed. From day one, you will benefit from a robust induction program designed to familiarise you with our processes and best practices.

Our experienced team will be there to guide and mentor you every step of the way, ensuring you have the resources and confidence to thrive in your role. You will be supported through the CPEL programme which we fully support in conjunction with universities. We value the fresh perspectives and enthusiasm that newly qualified social workers bring, and we encourage you to apply to become part of our supportive and dynamic team.

If you are newly qualified or in the process of gaining your qualification this year, we would welcome your application.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Our South West team are looking to recruit a Supervising Social Worker/ASYE to join our established team to support our Foster Parents and Young People within the Somerset area.

1. Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care.
2. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people.
3. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures.
4. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.
5. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined.
6. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation.
7. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care.
8. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community.
9. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis.
10. Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments.

YOU MUST HAVE:

1. A Social Work qualification
2. Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent
3. Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing
4. A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures
5. The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away)
6. Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations
7. Full driving licence

For an informal discussion about this exciting new opportunity, please contact Naomi Pollard, Registered Manager on 07483 140 313.

To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch.

No agencies please.

Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.