Supervising Social Worker - ASYE Applications Welcome

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated Supervising Social Worker to join their friendly team in Leeds. This role offers an exciting opportunity for newly qualified social workers to develop their skills while supporting foster parents and young people. With a robust induction program and ongoing mentorship, you will be equipped to thrive in your role. The position includes a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and a hybrid work model that allows flexibility. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company Car or £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 and knowledge of legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support foster parents to achieve outstanding outcomes for children in care.
• Monitor the suitability of foster parents and ensure compliance with standards.
• Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis.

Skills

Report Writing

Child Safeguarding Procedures

Professional Registration with Social Work England

Driving License

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

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Client:

Polaris Community

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Leeds, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA)

Role: Supervising Social Worker - ASYE Applications Welcome

Salary: £31,201 to £33,003 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience

Benefits: Company Car or £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 Leeds

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 inYorks & Lincs.

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 Yorks & Lincs team are looking to recruit a Supervising Social Worker/ASYE to join our established team to support our Foster Parents and Young People within Leeds.

• Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.
• 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.
• Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation.
• Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care.
• Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community.
• Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis
• Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• 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

For an informal discussion about this exciting new opportunity, please contact Allister Carroll - Fostering Service Manager on 07890 274387.

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.