Senior / Supervising Social Worker

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Role: Senior / Supervising Social Worker

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Contract: Full Time

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Basic Salary: Up to £43,626.47 per annum, based on experience

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Base Location: Remote - North West

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Covering Area: Merseyside and surrounding areas in the North West

Why Work With Us?\n

At Fostering People, we pride ourselves on being an innovative provider with an Outstanding inspection rating. Since our establishment in 2000, we have built a reputation for delivering exceptional support to children, Foster Parents, and our dedicated staff. Our commitment to excellence has earned us four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted!

What We Offer\n

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• £1,000 Car Allowance or Company Car scheme
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• 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service
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• Bank Holidays
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• Company Pension
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• Life Assurance x2
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• Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan
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Your Role\n

As a Senior / Supervising Social Worker, you will be a vital part of our friendly and dynamic team, primarily working with Foster Parent households in Merseyside and the North West. Your responsibilities will include:

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• Recruiting, training, assessing, supporting, and supervising a diverse range of Foster Parents.
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• Ensuring high-quality placements for looked-after children.
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What Our Team Says\n

One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers shared:

“Fostering People is a fantastic company where you truly feel you can make a difference in children’s lives. The support from management is exceptional, and it’s an open, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued. This role allows you to enhance your skills and develop your interests.” About You\n

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed self-starter who can work independently while maintaining strong connections with team members and Foster Parents. The ideal candidate will possess:

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• Excellent assessment skills and strong communication abilities, both written and verbal.
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• Good IT skills and the ability to produce high-quality reports.
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• A qualification in Social Work and current Social Work England registration.
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• Recent experience in fostering and children’s services is desirable, but we welcome less experienced candidates as well.
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• A solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.
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• A drive for innovation and a shared vision for creativity in fostering.
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Join Us!\n

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow with us, we encourage you to apply! Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus.

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Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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