Fostering Supervising Social Worker

Leaving Care Solutions Limited; Noordwes; Sur place; ZAR 675 000 - 825 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Car allowance

30 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Life assurance

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Employee Discount Scheme

Medical Cash Plan

Résumé du poste

Foster Care Associates (The FCA) is seeking a Supervising Social Worker on a 9‑month fixed‑term contract to support foster parents across Chorley, Preston, Bolton, Blackburn, Wigan and Southport. The role requires a social work qualification, registration, and the ability to travel extensively.

You will provide supervision, ensure compliance with FCA policies, and contribute to safeguarding and high‑quality reporting for looked‑after children and their foster families.

Qualifications

• A social work qualification and registration with Social Work England or equivalent.
• Proven ability to produce high‑quality written reports.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away).
• Confidence with transporting children and young people in challenging situations.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsabilités

• Support Foster Parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care.
• Monitor continued suitability and competence of Foster Parents, ensuring a safe, healthy environment.
• Ensure Foster Parents understand the fostering task, competencies and FCA procedures.
• Provide and record regular supervision to allocated Foster Parents in line with FCA’s Operational Standards.
• Work in partnership using a team parenting approach to identify needs within the foster family (respite, activities, therapy, holidays).
• Ensure records for each child and Foster Parent are fully compliant with key documentation.
• Attend meetings and/or provide reports for commissioning teams to address packages of care.
• Promote participation of children and young people in agency development and local opportunities.
• Participate in an Out of Hours support service on a rota basis.
• Occasionally undertake initial home visits and Form F assessments.

Connaissances

Social work qualification

Professional registration

High‑quality reports

Legislation knowledge

Travel willingness

Driving licence

Formation

Social work degree or equivalent

Description du poste

Foster Care Associates (The FCA) is seeking a Supervising Social Worker on a 9‑month fixed‑term contract to support foster parents across Chorley, Preston, Bolton, Blackburn, Wigan and Southport. The role requires a social work qualification, registration, and the ability to travel extensively.

You will provide supervision, ensure compliance with FCA policies, and contribute to safeguarding and high‑quality reporting for looked‑after children and their foster families.