Lead Social Worker

Senior/Supervising Social Worker

Salary: Up to £40,948.53 per annum, dependent upon experience

Benefits: £1,000 Car Allowance or Company Car, 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan

Location: Home-based, supporting Foster Parents across Yorkshire and the surrounding areas

About Us

We are an innovative provider with an outstanding inspection rating, dedicated to offering exceptional support to children, foster carers, and our dedicated staff team. Established in 2000, our positive approach has led to significant growth in the fostering sector, earning us four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted. Our recent inspection highlighted:

• Proactive collaboration with a wide range of involved agencies and professionals.
• High satisfaction levels among carers, who feel valued and well-supported.
• Exceptional training opportunities for both staff and carers.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a Senior/Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly and dynamic team, working with foster carers in Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Recruitment, training, assessment, support, and supervision of foster carers, ensuring high-quality placements for looked after children.

"Fostering People are a fantastic company to work for where you really feel as though you can make a difference to children's lives. You will feel well supported by your line manager and senior management. It's a very open and inclusive environment where you feel able to share your ideas and have them listened to." - Former Supervising Social Worker

About You

• You are an enthusiastic and committed self-starter, capable of working independently while maintaining strong communication with team members and carers.
• You possess excellent assessment skills, strong written and verbal communication abilities, good IT skills, and can produce high-quality reports.
• You are a qualified Social Worker with current HCPC registration. Recent experience in fostering and services for children is desirable, though less experienced candidates will be considered.
• You have a solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.
• You share our creative vision and possess a real drive, whether you are new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time, permanent position that is home-based. You will enjoy a highly attractive starting salary of up to £40,948.53, plus a car allowance or company car, along with excellent benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 30 days, rising to 35 with length of service.
• Bank holidays, bike to work scheme, and contributory pension plans.

Opportunities for Growth

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please reach out to our Team Manager. To be considered for this role, please submit your application, and we will be in touch to discuss further.

Note: No agencies, please. We are an equal opportunities employer and have been awarded the Disability Confident Employer status. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.