Supervising Social Worker

Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as a Supervising Social Worker!

Foster Care Associates Scotland (FCAS) is on a mission to transform the lives of children and young people through exceptional fostering support and care. We are looking for a passionate Supervising Social Worker to join our dedicated team in East Scotland.

Why Choose Us?

Since 2002, we have been at the forefront of fostering, supporting over 2,000 children and young people. Our commitment to high-quality care is reflected in our partnership with one of the UK's largest fostering organizations, providing our team with unparalleled resources and expertise.

We believe that every child deserves to thrive in a loving and supportive environment. Our pledge to The Promise Scotland underscores our dedication to ensuring that care-experienced children grow up loved, safe, and respected.

Recognized by the Care Inspectorate with a "Very Good" rating, we pride ourselves on our compassionate and professional team that supports both children and colleagues to succeed.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will:

• Support foster carers in providing safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed care.
• Build trusting relationships with foster families, promoting reflective practice.
• Monitor the wellbeing and development of foster carers to ensure stable home environments.
• Educate foster carers on their roles and trauma-informed parenting approaches.
• Provide regular supervision and professional guidance to foster carers.
• Collaborate with multi-agency teams to address the holistic needs of children and families.
• Maintain key documentation and ensure clear communication among all parties.
• Attend meetings and contribute to the development of child-centered care packages.
• Advocate for the voice and rights of children and young people.
• Participate in an Out of Hours support service and daytime duty system.

What We're Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A recognized Social Work qualification.
• Current Social Work registration with SSSC.
• Strong written communication skills for producing high-quality reports.
• A solid understanding of childcare legislation and safeguarding responsibilities.
• A commitment to trauma-informed, relationship-based practice.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays.
• The resilience and emotional awareness to support children during distressing times.
• A full UK driving licence.

Working Conditions and Benefits

This is a full-time position (35 hours per week) with a competitive salary of up to £39,392.73, depending on experience. We offer:

• A company car or a £2,000 car allowance.
• 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with service, plus bank holidays.
• Life Assurance and an Employee Discount Scheme.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about supporting children and families, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our dedicated team and help us create brighter futures.

Foster Care Associates Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and holds Disability Confident Employer status. The successful applicant will be subject to a PVG check at the enhanced level.