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Senior Child Welfare Specialist
3 months ago
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA)
Position: Senior/Supervising Social Worker
Salary Range: £30,338 - £41,052 per annum based on experience
Perks: Company Vehicle or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days of Annual Leave, increasing to 35 days with tenure, plus Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Program & Medical Cash Plan.
Work Arrangement: Remote position supporting Foster Parents across various regions.
ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION
Founded in 1994 by a former foster parent and social worker, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is a prominent fostering agency that is part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK's leading networks of children's service providers.
Our organization was established with a passion for providing fostering services that positively impact the lives of children in care. From our humble beginnings in Worcestershire, we have grown significantly and now boast a strong reputation for excellence, offering a diverse range of services to children and families. Our mission remains focused on making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of children, families, and communities, guided by our core values that support children and young people in achieving their full potential.
Today, FCA stands as one of the largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies in the country. Despite our size, we maintain a personal touch, fostering a family-like environment where we are dedicated to supporting every child and foster parent.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist foster parents and their families in achieving exceptional outcomes for all children and young people in foster care.
- Evaluate and ensure the ongoing suitability and competence of foster parents, guaranteeing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children and young people.
- Ensure that foster carers fully comprehend the fostering responsibilities, required competencies, and expected standards, including the procedures for complaints and representation as outlined in FCA policies.
- Provide regular supervision to assigned foster parents in accordance with FCA's Operational Standards.
- Collaborate in a team-oriented approach to identify needs within the foster family, such as respite, activities, therapy, and holidays, engaging with all members of the child's support network.
- Ensure compliance with all essential documentation for each child and foster parent.
- Attend meetings and/or prepare reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual care packages.
- Encourage the participation of children and young people in the agency's development and in accessing local community resources and opportunities.
- Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rotational basis.
- Engage in a day 'duty system' on a rotational basis to support the referrals team.
- Conduct occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A recognized Social Work qualification.
- Professional registration with Social Work England or an equivalent body.
- Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality reports.
- A thorough understanding of relevant legislation and child safeguarding protocols.
- Willingness and capability to travel extensively, including occasional overnight stays.
- Confidence in transporting children and young people in potentially challenging situations.
- Valid driving license.
Foster Care Associates is committed to equal opportunities and has been recognized as a disability confident employer. Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check.
