Senior / Supervising Social Worker
Polaris · North East England · posted 1 day ago
UK median £44,550
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- UK pay for this occupation
- This role£43,626stated
- UK median£44,550
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| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £33,996 |
| 25th | £39,517 |
| 50th | £44,550 |
| 75th | £49,959 |
| UK median | £44,550 |
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- Occupation is eligible for Skilled Worker
- Salary clears the going rate
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Fostering People Senior / Supervising Social Worker Contract: Full Time, Permanent Basic Salary: Up to £43,626.47 per annum, dependent upon experience Covering Area: North East
Benefits
£1,000 car allowance or Company Car Scheme 30 days’ annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, plus bank holidays Company pension Life Assurance – 2x annual salary Employee Discount Scheme Medical Cash Plan
An exciting opportunity for a Senior / Supervising Social Worker to join our Outstanding fostering agency in the North East.
About Us
Fostering People is an innovative and developing provider with an Outstanding inspection rating. We have a reputation for providing exceptional support to our children, Foster Parents and dedicated staff team.
Established in 2000, our reputation and positive approach have enabled us to achieve growth in the fostering sector. We have received four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted. Our 2024 inspection report highlighted the following:
Staff and managers work proactively and closely with a wide range of involved agencies and professionals. They constantly strive to learn and improve the services that they provide. Carers report being very happy working for this agency. They feel that the assessment process is robust and fair. They have excellent support from their supervising social workers, as well as managers in the agency. They attend support groups and regular events with their birth and looked after children. They feel highly valued and respected as carer. Agency staff report exceptionally high levels of satisfaction in their roles. They feel well supported, trained and respected. Training opportunities for staff and carers are excellent.
About the Role
We are currently looking to recruit a Senior / Supervising Social Worker for our friendly and dynamic team to work with Foster Parents in the North East.
You will be responsible for the recruitment, training, assessment, support and supervision of a range of Foster Parents, ensuring high-quality placements for looked-after children
One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers said this about her experience of working for Fostering People:
“Fostering People are a fantastic company to work for where you really feel as though you can make a difference to children’s lives. You will feel well supported by your line manager and also by senior management – it’s a very open and inclusive environment where you feel able to share your ideas and have them listened to. Working at Fostering People gives you the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge and to develop your specific areas of interest.”
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