FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA)
Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker - 12 Months Fixed Term
Salary: Up to £38,539 per annum dependent upon experience and length of service
Benefits: £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Free On-site Parking, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan.
Location: Recruiting social workers across South Wales - Cardiff, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Monmouthshire, Swansea, RCT, Vale of Glamorgan, Bridgend, Caerphilly and Newport
Covering Area: Cymru South
This is an amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full Time Senior Supervising Social Worker to join our inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services in Cymru South. Our office is based in Bridgend and we support the hybrid model of working with lots of flexibility to work from home.
Benefits of joining our Team:
We are committed to the wellbeing of our staff.
The aim of our Staff Wellbeing Strategy is to increase all our employees' well-being, self-esteem, and sense of belonging to a team and create new environments for them to spend productive time together. This includes, walk and talks at the beach or in parks, wellbeing hour, park runs, mindfulness sessions, sea dipping, yoga sessions, raft racing and charity events to name a few. Our office environment is friendly and inviting with Tea, coffee, breakfast and lunch items always available for our staff to contribute towards their wellbeing.
Robust induction, supportive management team, monthly reflective supervision with Line Manager and regular learning and reflective opportunities with the Social Work team.
Additional Benefits also include:
Refer a friend scheme with a monetary incentiveOpportunity to complete Form F's for an additional paymentAn exceptional platform available for online and face to training opportunitiesOpportunity to complete Practice Assessor AwardOOH service (Additional payment to Social workers for undertaking evening and weekend OOH duty service)DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:
Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care.Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people.Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures.Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g.respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined.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.Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basisParticipate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team
YOU MUST HAVE:
A Social Work qualificationProfessional registration with Social Work Wales or equivalentProven ability to produce a high standard of report writingA comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding proceduresThe willingness and ability to travelConfidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situationsFull driving licenceFor more information about this post please contact Kara Thomas - Fostering Service Manager on 01792 315800.
We would love to hear from you to join our amazing friendly team, so to be considered, please apply and we will be in touch.
No agencies please.
Foster Care Associates 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 DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
PandoLogic. Keywords: Caregiver, Location: Cardiff, WLS - CF14 3BR Read LessFOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA)
Role: Senior Supervising Social Worker - Part Time 21 Hours
Salary: Up to £25,169 Pro Rata per annum dependent upon experience (£41,948.53 Full Time Equivalent)
Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan. All Benefits are Pro Rata
Location: Home Based supporting across East and West Sussex, Brighton & Hove and the Surrey boarder
ABOUT US
Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers.
The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today.
We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families.
But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential.
Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:
Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care.Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people.Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures.Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g.respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined.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.Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basisParticipate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals teamUndertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments.
YOU MUST HAVE:
A Social Work qualificationProfessional registration with Social Work England or equivalentProven ability to produce a high standard of report writingA comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding proceduresThe willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away)Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situationsFull driving licenceFor more information about this post please contact Caroline Ellis, Registered Manager on 07967 381058 or Rachel Ealing, Fostering Service Manager on 07967 381026.
To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch.
No agencies please.
Foster Care Associates 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 DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
PandoLogic. Keywords: Adoption Social Worker, Location: Burgess Hill, ENG - RH15 0AA Read LessFOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA)
Role: Senior Supervising Social Worker - Part Time 21 Hours
Salary: Up to £25,169 Pro Rata per annum dependent upon experience (£41,948.53 Full Time Equivalent)
Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan. All Benefits are Pro Rata
Location: Home Based supporting across East and West Sussex, Brighton & Hove and the Surrey boarder
ABOUT US
Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers.
The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today.
We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families.
But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential.
Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:
Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care.Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people.Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures.Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g.respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined.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.Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basisParticipate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals teamUndertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments.
YOU MUST HAVE:
A Social Work qualificationProfessional registration with Social Work England or equivalentProven ability to produce a high standard of report writingA comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding proceduresThe willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away)Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situationsFull driving licenceFor more information about this post please contact Caroline Ellis, Registered Manager on 07967 381058 or Rachel Ealing, Fostering Service Manager on 07967 381026.
To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch.
No agencies please.
Foster Care Associates 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 DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
PandoLogic. Keywords: Adoption Social Worker, Location: Hassocks, ENG - BN6 0FG Read LessFOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA)
Role: ASYE/Supervising Social Worker - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Salary: Up to £31,588 per annum - Dependent upon experience
Benefits: £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking and Employee Discount Scheme.
Location: Hybrid - Covering Durham
ABOUT US
Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers.
The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today.
We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential.
Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies.
But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:
Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care.Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people.Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures.Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined.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.Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basisUndertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments.YOU MUST HAVE:
A Social Work qualificationProfessional registration with Social Work England or equivalentProven ability to produce a high standard of report writingA comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding proceduresThe willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away)Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situationsFull driving licenceFor an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Catherine Todd - Registered Manager on 07813 054 555.
To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch.
No agencies please.
Foster Care Associates 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 DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
PandoLogic. Keywords: Adoption Social Worker, Location: Durham, ENG - DH1 3BW Read LessFOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA)
Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker - Part Time 28 Hours per Week
Salary: Up to £33,558.82 (pro-rata) per annum dependent upon experience. (£41,948.53 Full Time Equivalent)
Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan. All benefits pro-rata'd.
Hours: 28 hours per week across 4 days
Location: Hybrid - Supporting our Foster Parents across Norwich and North Norfolk.
There would be an expectation to travel to the regional office in Ardleigh twice a month.
ABOUT US
Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers.
The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today.
We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families.
But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential.
Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:
Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care.Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people.Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures.Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g.respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined.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.Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basisParticipate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals teamUndertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments.
YOU MUST HAVE:
A Social Work qualificationProfessional registration with Social Work England or equivalentProven ability to produce a high standard of report writingA comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding proceduresThe willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away)Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situationsFull driving licenceFor more information about this post please contact Jo Alexander, Fostering Service Manager on 07813 054 526.
To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch.
Foster Care Associates 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 DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
PandoLogic. Keywords: Adoption Social Worker, Location: Cromer, ENG - NR27 0HW Read LessFOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA)
Role: Senior Supervising Social Worker - Part Time 21 Hours
Salary: Up to £25,169 Pro Rata per annum dependent upon experience (£41,948.53 Full Time Equivalent)
Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan. All Benefits are Pro Rata
Location: Home Based supporting across East and West Sussex, Brighton & Hove and the Surrey boarder
ABOUT US
Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers.
The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today.
We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families.
But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential.
Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:
Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care.Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people.Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures.Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g.respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined.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.Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basisParticipate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals teamUndertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments.
YOU MUST HAVE:
A Social Work qualificationProfessional registration with Social Work England or equivalentProven ability to produce a high standard of report writingA comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding proceduresThe willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away)Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situationsFull driving licenceFor more information about this post please contact Caroline Ellis, Registered Manager on 07967 381058 or Rachel Ealing, Fostering Service Manager on 07967 381026.
To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch.
No agencies please.
Foster Care Associates 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 DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
PandoLogic. Keywords: Adoption Social Worker, Location: Haywards Heath, ENG - RH16 1TH Read LessSenior/Supervising Social Worker - Part Time 21 Hours Per Week
Basic Salary: £23,392.53 Pro Rata per annum £38,987.56 (Full Time Equivalent) - Dependent upon experience
Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan. (All Benefits Pro Rata'd)
Location: Hybrid - Peterborough
This is an amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Part Time Senior/Supervising Social Worker to join our inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services in the Yorks & Lincs area.
Our head office is based in Sheffield and we support the hybrid model of working with lots of flexibility to work from home.
ABOUT US
Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers.
The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today.
We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential.
Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies.
But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:
Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care.Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people.Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures.Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards.Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined.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.Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basisUndertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments.YOU MUST HAVE:
A Social Work qualificationProfessional registration with Social Work England or equivalentProven ability to produce a high standard of report writingA comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding proceduresThe willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away)Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situationsFull driving licenceWe would love to hear from you to join our amazing friendly team, so to be considered, please apply and we will be in touch.
For more information about this exciting opportunity, please call Jo Charity - Deputy Manager on 07824 544 039 or Laura Rawlings - Fostering Service Manager on 07500 084 962.
No agencies please.
Foster Care Associates 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 DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.
PandoLogic. Keywords: Adoption Social Worker, Location: Yaxley, ENG - PE3 6HQ Read Less