Job Title: Qualified Social Worker - Supported Lodgings (Fostering) Location: Dorchester (Dorset) Contract Type: Temporary, FT. 37 hours Salary: 38.00 per hour Type: Hybrid/Remote working About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services. About the Role/Responsibilities: This role is crucial for delivering a highly effective Children's Social Care Service for Dorset and focuses on recruiting, assessing, and supervising supported lodgings providers, ensuring young people in Dorset have a safe and nurturing environment as they transition to independent living. You'll be responsible for: Provider Recruitment & Assessment: Using evidence-based practices to assess potential supported lodgings providers. This includes responding to initial enquiries, conducting home visits, and helping with information sessions as part of an active recruitment campaign. Caseload Management & Support: Managing your own caseload, providing supervision to approved providers, and supporting their work with young people. You'll ensure timely responses to enquiries and submit reports, assessments, and plans within set timescales. Quality Assurance & Compliance: Maintaining accurate records and contributing to tracking statistics for senior management. You'll also adhere to the codes of conduct set by Social Work England and uphold best practices in children's social care. Professional Standards: Demonstrating competence in all areas of the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) at the Social Worker level and the Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners. Required Skills and Qualifications: Enhanced DBS for Children's and Adults (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UK SWE (HCPC) Registered Degree in Social Work (or equivalent) 3 years post qualified experience within the UK Have access to a car and be willing to travel Experience in fostering recruitment related activity. Experience in recruiting and assessing foster carers, completing Form F assessments and taking prospective carers to Fostering Panel. Demonstrable experience of working within the framework of the Children Act 1989, Care Planning Regulations 2010, Fostering Regulations 2011, National Minimum Standards and other relevant legislation, Statutory guidance, Standards and Procedures. Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant theoretical frameworks, practice models, research findings and the application of psychological and human development theories. Benefits 500 welcome bonus (paid after 12 weeks), Dorset Council has ample onsite parking, with the opportunity for role progression and training for both permanent and temporary staff within the authority as well as competitive rate of pay Please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated recruitment team if you have any questions, or feel you have the requirements to fulfil this post. We offer a 500.00 referral bonus to anyone who is successfully placed in a new role. (url removed) (phone number removed) Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Sep 03, 2025
Seasonal
Job Title: Qualified Social Worker - Supported Lodgings (Fostering) Location: Dorchester (Dorset) Contract Type: Temporary, FT. 37 hours Salary: 38.00 per hour Type: Hybrid/Remote working About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services. About the Role/Responsibilities: This role is crucial for delivering a highly effective Children's Social Care Service for Dorset and focuses on recruiting, assessing, and supervising supported lodgings providers, ensuring young people in Dorset have a safe and nurturing environment as they transition to independent living. You'll be responsible for: Provider Recruitment & Assessment: Using evidence-based practices to assess potential supported lodgings providers. This includes responding to initial enquiries, conducting home visits, and helping with information sessions as part of an active recruitment campaign. Caseload Management & Support: Managing your own caseload, providing supervision to approved providers, and supporting their work with young people. You'll ensure timely responses to enquiries and submit reports, assessments, and plans within set timescales. Quality Assurance & Compliance: Maintaining accurate records and contributing to tracking statistics for senior management. You'll also adhere to the codes of conduct set by Social Work England and uphold best practices in children's social care. Professional Standards: Demonstrating competence in all areas of the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) at the Social Worker level and the Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners. Required Skills and Qualifications: Enhanced DBS for Children's and Adults (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UK SWE (HCPC) Registered Degree in Social Work (or equivalent) 3 years post qualified experience within the UK Have access to a car and be willing to travel Experience in fostering recruitment related activity. Experience in recruiting and assessing foster carers, completing Form F assessments and taking prospective carers to Fostering Panel. Demonstrable experience of working within the framework of the Children Act 1989, Care Planning Regulations 2010, Fostering Regulations 2011, National Minimum Standards and other relevant legislation, Statutory guidance, Standards and Procedures. Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant theoretical frameworks, practice models, research findings and the application of psychological and human development theories. Benefits 500 welcome bonus (paid after 12 weeks), Dorset Council has ample onsite parking, with the opportunity for role progression and training for both permanent and temporary staff within the authority as well as competitive rate of pay Please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated recruitment team if you have any questions, or feel you have the requirements to fulfil this post. We offer a 500.00 referral bonus to anyone who is successfully placed in a new role. (url removed) (phone number removed) Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Supervising Social Worker / Senior Supervising Social Worker Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 Our client, a small and family-friendly independent fostering agency based in Bristol, is looking for a Supervising Social Worker or Senior Supervising Social Worker to join their supportive and close-knit team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly supportive environment with an Outstanding Ofsted rating. You'll receive therapeutic training and have the chance to work mainly from home while enjoying the benefits of being part of a small, child-focused agency. Benefits: Outstanding Ofsted rating Mostly home-based role with monthly attendance in the Bristol office Small, supportive and family-friendly team Therapeutic agency (DDP L1 or 2 trained ideally - training provided if needed) Flexible working and understanding of personal commitments, with no micromanagement Plenty of training and support for career growth and skill development Regular team activities for staff, carers and children - families welcome Small caseload No Form F's Responsibilities: Supervise and support a small caseload of foster carers across Bristol and Gloucestershire Ensure the highest standards of care are maintained Contribute to the therapeutic model of care and ongoing development of the service Requirements: Social Work England registration Minimum of 2 years post-qualified experience Experience in fostering and a strong understanding of current legislation Ideally experience within a therapeutic environment How to Apply: If this role sounds like the right fit for you, please send your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site. If this role isn't quite right, but you know someone who may be interested, we offer a referral bonus of £200. Or, if you'd like to explore other roles, connect with me, Madison Sable, on LinkedIn for a confidential chat. NonStop Care provides a dedicated consultant who will guide you through the recruitment process with CV support, interview preparation and ongoing advice.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Supervising Social Worker / Senior Supervising Social Worker Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 Our client, a small and family-friendly independent fostering agency based in Bristol, is looking for a Supervising Social Worker or Senior Supervising Social Worker to join their supportive and close-knit team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly supportive environment with an Outstanding Ofsted rating. You'll receive therapeutic training and have the chance to work mainly from home while enjoying the benefits of being part of a small, child-focused agency. Benefits: Outstanding Ofsted rating Mostly home-based role with monthly attendance in the Bristol office Small, supportive and family-friendly team Therapeutic agency (DDP L1 or 2 trained ideally - training provided if needed) Flexible working and understanding of personal commitments, with no micromanagement Plenty of training and support for career growth and skill development Regular team activities for staff, carers and children - families welcome Small caseload No Form F's Responsibilities: Supervise and support a small caseload of foster carers across Bristol and Gloucestershire Ensure the highest standards of care are maintained Contribute to the therapeutic model of care and ongoing development of the service Requirements: Social Work England registration Minimum of 2 years post-qualified experience Experience in fostering and a strong understanding of current legislation Ideally experience within a therapeutic environment How to Apply: If this role sounds like the right fit for you, please send your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site. If this role isn't quite right, but you know someone who may be interested, we offer a referral bonus of £200. Or, if you'd like to explore other roles, connect with me, Madison Sable, on LinkedIn for a confidential chat. NonStop Care provides a dedicated consultant who will guide you through the recruitment process with CV support, interview preparation and ongoing advice.
Fostering Senior Practitioner - Not for Profit Location: Essex salary up to £ 42,000 per annum + £5,000 car allowance NonStop Consulting is working with an Independent Fostering Agency with an Outstanding Ofsted rating in the Essex area in order to help find a Senior Practitioner who can join them on a permanent basis. They are a not for profit fostering agency , so they are a charity . They are also therapeutic and they provide ongoing therapeutic training. They offer flexibility with home working also, meaning you will have a good work - life balance. The Benefits for the Fostering Senior Practitioner are: Good salary: up to £42,000 per annum £5,000 car allowance Outstanding Ofsted rating very supportive and friendly team and managers low caseload - 4 foster carers - located around Essex very good annual leave - 30 days + bank holidays + days off between Christmas and New Years 8% pension they offer support, training, opportunities for career progression therapeutic fostering agency not for profit no Form Fs, no duty, no initial visits - just supervision to the existing carers + provide support and supervision to the two Supervising Social Workers Responsibilities of the Fostering Senior Practitioner: The Fostering Senior Practitioner will hold a reduced caseload of 4 foster families and will also offer support to two Supervising Social Workers in the team. Requirements: you are an experienced Supervising Social Worker or Senior Practitioner you have experience in fostering you drive If this role sounds like something you would be interested in, please send your CV, ideally in Word format, via this site.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Fostering Senior Practitioner - Not for Profit Location: Essex salary up to £ 42,000 per annum + £5,000 car allowance NonStop Consulting is working with an Independent Fostering Agency with an Outstanding Ofsted rating in the Essex area in order to help find a Senior Practitioner who can join them on a permanent basis. They are a not for profit fostering agency , so they are a charity . They are also therapeutic and they provide ongoing therapeutic training. They offer flexibility with home working also, meaning you will have a good work - life balance. The Benefits for the Fostering Senior Practitioner are: Good salary: up to £42,000 per annum £5,000 car allowance Outstanding Ofsted rating very supportive and friendly team and managers low caseload - 4 foster carers - located around Essex very good annual leave - 30 days + bank holidays + days off between Christmas and New Years 8% pension they offer support, training, opportunities for career progression therapeutic fostering agency not for profit no Form Fs, no duty, no initial visits - just supervision to the existing carers + provide support and supervision to the two Supervising Social Workers Responsibilities of the Fostering Senior Practitioner: The Fostering Senior Practitioner will hold a reduced caseload of 4 foster families and will also offer support to two Supervising Social Workers in the team. Requirements: you are an experienced Supervising Social Worker or Senior Practitioner you have experience in fostering you drive If this role sounds like something you would be interested in, please send your CV, ideally in Word format, via this site.
Senior Supervising Social Worker Location: West Midlands salary up to £44 ,000 per annum + £2,400 car allowance NonStop Consulting is looking for a Senior Supervising Social Worker who can join a well established Independent Fostering Agency with a Good Ofsted rating in West Midlands. This is a permanent role, offering you stability. The role is hybrid, with 2 days per week work in the office in Birmingham and the rest from home. Responsibilities of the Senior Supervising Social Worker: The Supervising Social Worker will oversee a caseload of 10 - 13 foster carers located around the Birmingham and surrounding areas. The role involves providing support and supervision to the foster families. You will not be required to complete any form f assessments, so the role is just supervision and support. Benefits for the Senior Supervising Social Worker: - good salary - up to £44,000 per annum - car allowance - £200 per month - no Form Fs - reduced travel as the foster families are located around Birmingham and surrounding areas - ongoing support and opportunities for career progression Requirements: you are an experienced Supervising Social Worker you have experience in fostering you drive If this role sounds like something you would be interested in, please send your CV, ideally in Word format, via this site.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Senior Supervising Social Worker Location: West Midlands salary up to £44 ,000 per annum + £2,400 car allowance NonStop Consulting is looking for a Senior Supervising Social Worker who can join a well established Independent Fostering Agency with a Good Ofsted rating in West Midlands. This is a permanent role, offering you stability. The role is hybrid, with 2 days per week work in the office in Birmingham and the rest from home. Responsibilities of the Senior Supervising Social Worker: The Supervising Social Worker will oversee a caseload of 10 - 13 foster carers located around the Birmingham and surrounding areas. The role involves providing support and supervision to the foster families. You will not be required to complete any form f assessments, so the role is just supervision and support. Benefits for the Senior Supervising Social Worker: - good salary - up to £44,000 per annum - car allowance - £200 per month - no Form Fs - reduced travel as the foster families are located around Birmingham and surrounding areas - ongoing support and opportunities for career progression Requirements: you are an experienced Supervising Social Worker you have experience in fostering you drive If this role sounds like something you would be interested in, please send your CV, ideally in Word format, via this site.
Your new company Join a forward-thinking and child-centred local authority committed to improving outcomes for children and young people in care. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Social Worker within a fostering service within the Surrey area. Your new role As a Senior Social Worker within the fostering team, you will take a lead role in supporting foster carers, managing complex cases, and contributing to the development of the service. You will carry out assessments of prospective carers, provide supervision and guidance, and work closely with colleagues and external partners to ensure the best possible outcomes for children in foster care.Key responsibilities include: Completing Form F assessments and presenting to panel. Supervising and supporting foster carers to maintain high standards of care. Leading on safeguarding and placement stability work. Delivering training and contributing to service improvement initiatives. Supporting junior staff and offering professional guidance. What you'll need to succeed A recognised social work qualification (e.g. DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent) and registration with Social Work England. Substantial post-qualification experience in fostering or children's services. Strong knowledge of fostering regulations, safeguarding procedures, and child development. Excellent communication, assessment, and report-writing skills. A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to mentor and support colleagues. Must be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle due to rural locations. Must have completed your ASYE. What you'll get in return A supportive and inclusive working environment. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Access to wellbeing services and employee assistance programmes. Competitive salary, generous annual leave, and pension scheme. What you need to do now Interested in this role? Apply today and help make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people. / If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Your new company Join a forward-thinking and child-centred local authority committed to improving outcomes for children and young people in care. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Social Worker within a fostering service within the Surrey area. Your new role As a Senior Social Worker within the fostering team, you will take a lead role in supporting foster carers, managing complex cases, and contributing to the development of the service. You will carry out assessments of prospective carers, provide supervision and guidance, and work closely with colleagues and external partners to ensure the best possible outcomes for children in foster care.Key responsibilities include: Completing Form F assessments and presenting to panel. Supervising and supporting foster carers to maintain high standards of care. Leading on safeguarding and placement stability work. Delivering training and contributing to service improvement initiatives. Supporting junior staff and offering professional guidance. What you'll need to succeed A recognised social work qualification (e.g. DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent) and registration with Social Work England. Substantial post-qualification experience in fostering or children's services. Strong knowledge of fostering regulations, safeguarding procedures, and child development. Excellent communication, assessment, and report-writing skills. A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to mentor and support colleagues. Must be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle due to rural locations. Must have completed your ASYE. What you'll get in return A supportive and inclusive working environment. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Access to wellbeing services and employee assistance programmes. Competitive salary, generous annual leave, and pension scheme. What you need to do now Interested in this role? Apply today and help make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people. / If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Senior/Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to £36,131 per annum dependent upon experience and length of service Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave (Rising to 35 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 North Wales 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 inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services in Cymru North . Our office is based in Abergele and we support the hybrid model of working with lots of flexibility to work from home. Benefits of joining our Team: We are committed to the wellbeing of our staff. The aim of our Staff Wellbeing Strategy is to increase all our employees' well-being, self-esteem, and sense of belonging to a team and create new environments for them to spend productive time together. This includes, walk and talks at the beach or in parks, wellbeing hour, park runs, mindfulness sessions, sea dipping, yoga sessions, raft racing and charity events to name a few. Our office environment is friendly and inviting with Tea, coffee, breakfast and lunch items always available for our staff to contribute towards their wellbeing. Robust induction, supportive management team, monthly reflective supervision with Line Manager and regular learning and reflective opportunities with the Social Work team. Additional Benefits also include: Refer a friend scheme with a monetary incentive Opportunity to complete Form F's for an additional payment An exceptional platform available for online and face to training opportunities Opportunity to complete Practice Assessor Award OOH service (Additional payment to Social workers for undertaking evening and weekend OOH duty service) ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that is still where our Head Office is today. We have come a long way since those early days. Over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it is underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we are one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. Just because we are large, does not mean we are impersonal. At FCA we are one big family, and we are committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: 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 Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work Wales 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 more information about this post please contact Anna Pearson - Fostering Service Manager on . We would love to hear from you to join our amazing friendly team, so to be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies. INDCOMHP INDJULHPC
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Senior/Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to £36,131 per annum dependent upon experience and length of service Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave (Rising to 35 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 North Wales 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 inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services in Cymru North . Our office is based in Abergele and we support the hybrid model of working with lots of flexibility to work from home. Benefits of joining our Team: We are committed to the wellbeing of our staff. The aim of our Staff Wellbeing Strategy is to increase all our employees' well-being, self-esteem, and sense of belonging to a team and create new environments for them to spend productive time together. This includes, walk and talks at the beach or in parks, wellbeing hour, park runs, mindfulness sessions, sea dipping, yoga sessions, raft racing and charity events to name a few. Our office environment is friendly and inviting with Tea, coffee, breakfast and lunch items always available for our staff to contribute towards their wellbeing. Robust induction, supportive management team, monthly reflective supervision with Line Manager and regular learning and reflective opportunities with the Social Work team. Additional Benefits also include: Refer a friend scheme with a monetary incentive Opportunity to complete Form F's for an additional payment An exceptional platform available for online and face to training opportunities Opportunity to complete Practice Assessor Award OOH service (Additional payment to Social workers for undertaking evening and weekend OOH duty service) ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that is still where our Head Office is today. We have come a long way since those early days. Over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it is underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we are one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. Just because we are large, does not mean we are impersonal. At FCA we are one big family, and we are committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: 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 Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work Wales 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 more information about this post please contact Anna Pearson - Fostering Service Manager on . We would love to hear from you to join our amazing friendly team, so to be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies. INDCOMHP INDJULHPC
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior Supervising Social Worker - Part Time 21 Hours Salary: Up to £25,169 Pro Rata per annum dependent upon experience (£41,948.53 Full Time Equivalent) Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan. All Benefits are Pro Rata Location: Home Based supporting across East and West Sussex, Brighton & Hove and the Surrey boarder ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: 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 Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification 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 more information about this post please contact Caroline Ellis, Registered Manager on or Rachel Ealing, Fostering Service Manager on . 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.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior Supervising Social Worker - Part Time 21 Hours Salary: Up to £25,169 Pro Rata per annum dependent upon experience (£41,948.53 Full Time Equivalent) Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan. All Benefits are Pro Rata Location: Home Based supporting across East and West Sussex, Brighton & Hove and the Surrey boarder ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: 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 Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification 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 more information about this post please contact Caroline Ellis, Registered Manager on or Rachel Ealing, Fostering Service Manager on . 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.
Charles Hunter Associates
Bristol, Gloucestershire
We are looking for a Supervising Social Worker or Senior Supervising Social Worker for this small organisation's "outstanding rated" Fostering service covering a caseload around Bristol & Gloucestershire . This is a full time position with hybrid working (1 day in the office per week on average) . You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship) About the team This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and work with a therapeutic approach. You will be holding a caseload of up to 11-12 families and will not be doing Form F assessments as they have Independent Social Workers that do this. Out of Hours is 1 week around 9 times per year but is flexible. About you The successful candidate will have Social Worker experience ideally within Fostering Social Work teams post qualification and whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation. What's on offer? A salary of £32,000 - £40,000Company pensionTraining & development opportunitiesOther benefits Hours : Full time / Permanent For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny / What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
We are looking for a Supervising Social Worker or Senior Supervising Social Worker for this small organisation's "outstanding rated" Fostering service covering a caseload around Bristol & Gloucestershire . This is a full time position with hybrid working (1 day in the office per week on average) . You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship) About the team This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and work with a therapeutic approach. You will be holding a caseload of up to 11-12 families and will not be doing Form F assessments as they have Independent Social Workers that do this. Out of Hours is 1 week around 9 times per year but is flexible. About you The successful candidate will have Social Worker experience ideally within Fostering Social Work teams post qualification and whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation. What's on offer? A salary of £32,000 - £40,000Company pensionTraining & development opportunitiesOther benefits Hours : Full time / Permanent For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny / What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation
