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andlt;divandgt; andlt;/divandgt;andlt;divandgt;andlt;div style=and#34;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #3f4e55;and#34;andgt;andlt;h2andgt;Foster Care Associates (FCA)andlt;/h2andgt;andlt;h3andgt;Senior / Supervising Social Workerandlt;/h3andgt;andlt;pandgt;andlt;strongandgt;Salary:andlt;/strongandgt; Up to -39,142.63 per annum, dependent upon experienceandlt;br /andgt;andlt;strongandgt;Benefits:andlt;/strongandgt; Company Car or -2,000 Car Allowance, 30 daysand#39; Annual Leave rising to 35 days with length of service + Bank Holidays (pro rata), Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme andamp; Medical Cash Planandlt;br /andgt;andlt;strongandgt;Location:andlt;/strongandgt; Durhamandlt;br /andgt;andlt;strongandgt;Ofsted Rating:andlt;/strongandgt; Outstandingandlt;/pandgt;andlt;h3andgt;About Usandlt;/h3andgt;andlt;pandgt;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 UKand#39;s largest leading communities of childrenand#39;s service providers.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;The business was founded with a passion for delivering fostering services that make a positive difference to the lives of looked-after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and this remains our Head Office today.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;Over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. Our purpose remains the same: to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities, supported by values that help young people reach their full potential.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;Today, we are one of the countryand#39;s largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. Despite our size, we maintain a strong sense of community and remain committed to supporting every child and foster parent.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;h3andgt;Duties Will Includeandlt;/h3andgt;andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt;Support foster carers and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster careandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of foster carers, ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children and young peopleandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in FCA policies and proceduresandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster carers in line with FCAand#39;s Operational Standardsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Work in partnership using a team parenting approach to identify needs within foster families, e.g. respite, activities, therapy and holidays, contributing to relevant meetings and associated tasksandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Ensure each child and foster carer is fully compliant in respect of all key documentationandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Attend meetings and/or provide reports for commissioning teams to address individual packages of careandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Promote participation of children and young people in the development of the agency and access to local resources and opportunitiesandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Participate in an and#39;out of hoursand#39; support service on a rota basisandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessmentsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;andlt;h3andgt;You Must Haveandlt;/h3andgt;andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt;A Social Work qualificationandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalentandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writingandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding proceduresandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away)andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Confidence in transporting children and young people in sometimes challenging situationsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Full driving licenceandlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;andlt;pandgt;For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Catherine Todd, Registered Manager, on (phone number removed).andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;No agencies please.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by Jobcentre Plus.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check if successful for the position.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;/divandgt;andlt;/divandgt;andlt;divandgt; andlt;/divandgt;andlt;divandgt; andlt;/divandgt;PandoLogic. Category:Social Services, Keywords:Adoption Social Worker, Location:Durham, ENG-DH1 3BW