Senior Social Worker

4 weeks ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom FCA Scotland Full time
Job Title: Senior/Supervising Social Worker

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior/Supervising Social Worker to join our team at FCA Scotland. As a key member of our fostering service, you will play a vital role in supporting foster carers and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people in foster care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support foster carers to provide a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for children and young people.
  • Monitor the suitability and competence of foster carers, ensuring they meet the required standards.
  • Provide regular supervision to allocated foster carers, promoting participation and engagement.
  • Work in partnership with other professionals to identify needs within the foster family and develop strategies to address them.
  • Ensure compliance with key documentation and attend meetings to address individual packages of care.
  • Promote participation of children and young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community.

Requirements:

  • A Social Work qualification and valid registration or equivalent.
  • Proven ability to produce high-quality report writing and a comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures.
  • The willingness and ability to travel extensively, including occasional nights away, and confidence in transporting children and young people in stressful situations.
  • A full driving licence is essential.

What We Offer:

FCA Scotland 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 PVG check at enhanced level.



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