Supervising Social Worker

7 days ago


Bridgend, Bridgend county borough, United Kingdom Foster Care Associates Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Supervising Social Worker to join our team at Foster Care Associates. As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people in foster care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care.
  • Monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people.
  • Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.
  • Work in partnership with foster families to identify any needs and provide support to help them achieve their goals.
  • 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.
Requirements
  • 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
About Us

Foster Care Associates is an established fostering agency that forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. We are committed to making a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities.

We have a strong reputation for excellence and offer a wide range of services to children and families. 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.



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