Job Summary:
Foster Care Associates (FCA) is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior/Supervising Social Worker to join its team in Cymru South. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people in foster care.
About Us:
FCA was established in 1994 by a former foster parent and social worker with a passion for delivering fostering services that make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Today, FCA is one of the UK's largest independent fostering agencies, committed to supporting every child and foster parent, every minute of the day.
Key Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will have a social work qualification, professional registration with Social Work Wales or equivalent, and experience in report writing. They will also possess a comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures. Key duties will include supporting foster parents, monitoring their suitability, and ensuring they provide a safe and nurturing environment for children. The successful candidate will also participate in an out-of-hours support service and attend meetings with Commissioning Teams.
Benefits:
FCA offers a competitive salary, company car or £2,000 car allowance, 30 days' annual leave, and a range of benefits including company pension scheme, free on-site parking, life assurance, and employee discount scheme.