Foster carer Job at Shropshire Council (Shropshire)

Respite Foster Carer

Empower Fostering is a small Independent Family Run Fostering Agency based in Ta...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

Not provided

Empower Family Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Driving License
Access to a reliable vehicle
Spare bedroom

Job Responsibility

Offer respite care to children (overnight, a weekend, or up to two weeks during school holidays)
Provide essential support to fostering families
Work closely with other professionals to provide high standards of care
Be the child's advocate
Provide children with a loving, caring and stable environment

What we offer

Work from home
Refer a friend scheme (up to £500)
Access to paid training
24/7 support
Self-employed basis

Fulltime

Foster Carer

Empower Fostering is a small Independent Family Run Fostering Agency based in Ta...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

52000.00 GBP / Year

Empower Family Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Driving License
Access to a reliable vehicle
Spare bedroom

Job Responsibility

Provide high standards of care and be the child's advocate
Provide children with the opportunity to grow and develop in a loving, caring and stable environment
Work closely with other professionals

What we offer

Work from home
Refer a friend scheme (up to £500)
Access to paid training
24/7 support
Self-employed basis
Comprehensive, ongoing training and support
Experienced foster carer buddy
Foster carer support group
Events and activities for foster children, birth children and foster carers

Fulltime

Childrens Social Care - Social Worker

Are you an experienced Social Worker seeking a new opportunity to make a meaning...

Location

United Kingdom , Hartlepool

Salary:

Not provided

Service Care Solutions

Expiration Date

March 18, 2026

Requirements

A recognized social work qualification and registration with Social Work England
Strong knowledge of fostering legislation, procedures, and compliance
Experience in recruitment, assessment, and support of foster carers
Knowledge of the Secure Base Model and its application within practice
Child-focused approach with excellent communication skills
Ability to work effectively within a supportive team environment

Job Responsibility

Managing a manageable caseload of fostering cases to provide bespoke support to foster carers
Recruiting, assessing, and supporting foster carers in accordance with fostering legislation, procedures, and compliance standards
Building strong relationships with children, foster carers, and families to promote their wellbeing
Applying the Secure Base Model within practice to ensure a child-focused approach
Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring timely documentation
Participating in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills
Collaborating with a dedicated team of experienced practitioners and managers to ensure the best outcomes for children

What we offer

21.70 PAYE exclusive of holiday pay or 28.54LTD inclusive of holiday pay
13-week contract with the possibility of extension
Very well supported and manageable caseloads
Excellent training opportunities to develop your practice
Positive and supportive organizational culture prioritizing staff wellbeing
Newly qualified Social Workers receive targeted guidance and support
Collaborative, motivated, and dedicated team environment

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Fostering Administrator

Family Care is a family-owned Independent Fostering Agency focussed on improving...

Location

United Kingdom , Chorley

Salary:

25000.00 - 27000.00 GBP / Year

Family Care Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at Grade C or above including English and Mathematics
Experience of taking comprehensive minutes
Good working knowledge of CHARMS
Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Ability to work as part of a team and under your own supervision
Demonstrate effective organisational skills, with the ability to plan, develop and prioritise your work
Possess excellent literacy skills to ensure correct information is collated and processed
Proficient in the use of packages such as Word, Excel and Outlook
Full UK Driving Licence

Job Responsibility

Managing & updating audit systems and support the team with data collection, recording and filing
Ensure Foster Carers complete induction process in set timescales
Management and overview of the Foster Carer review process
Support the development and review of Agency policies, ensuring they align with best practices and legislative requirements
Medical compliance of foster carers
Ensuring all medicals are completed in a timely manner
DBS’s compliance for foster carers, household members and support network
Ensuring that all applications are processed within the set timescale
Maintain overview of all Foster Carer training
process and allocate/reallocate online training to carers

What we offer

Training and professional development opportunities
Access to Paycare and Employee Assistance Programme
Contributory Pension
Long Service Rewards
Hybrid Working opportunities

Fulltime

Senior Supervising Social Worker

We have a brilliant opportunity for those passionate to work directly with child...

Location

United Kingdom , Slough

Salary:

42873.00 - 48238.00 GBP / Year

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4 years’ experience of working as a Social Worker within children's services
Good understanding of the National Minimum Standards and Fostering Services Regulations
Fostering experience to provide supervision to a caseload of foster carers

Job Responsibility

Make sure planned breaks from caring are provided for foster carers as appropriate
Provide supervision to a caseload of foster carers

What we offer

Training and development opportunities
Agile working supported by technology
Flexible working policies
Friendly working environment and great colleagues

Fulltime

Fostering Administrator and BFCA Coordinator

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a GOOD fostering agency in the pivot...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

28598.00 - 32597.00 GBP / Year

Birmingham Children's Trust

Expiration Date

March 22, 2026

Requirements

Excellent organisational, communication, and administrative skills
Good communication with foster carers, professionals, and stakeholders
Understanding of the role of a foster carer and/or experience of supporting committees or charities
IT literacy in word, excel, publisher, etc
Competent in completing tasks ranging from supporting with placement requests, organising buddy groups, maintaining spreadsheets, writing correspondence, creating newsletters and social media content, minute taking, coordinating agendas, progress tracking, and communicating with foster carers
Excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills
Relational and positive approach
Ability to support meetings, including booking rooms, the provision of note taking and recording and tracking of actions
Attention to detail with an ability to work accurately e.g. literacy and numeracy
Ability to work on own initiative with a pro-active approach to all tasks to ensure business objectives are met

Job Responsibility

Providing business support services
Part-time coordinator for BFCA
Part-time Administrator for Birmingham fostering agency
Supporting with placement requests
Organising buddy groups
Maintaining spreadsheets
Writing correspondence
Creating newsletters and social media content
Minute taking
Coordinating agendas

What we offer

Generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service
Free on-site parking
Onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use
Full access to internal employee benefits scheme including Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support
Flexible and hybrid working policy
Generous local government career average pension scheme

Fulltime

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Supervising Social Worker-Fostering

Are you a social worker who is looking for the opportunity which allows you to m...

Location

United Kingdom , Taunton

Salary:

41615.60 GBP / Year

Empower Family Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A social work qualification and registration with Social Work England
Experience of working with children and families, including a knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations
A commitment to relationship-based practice
Knowledge of the impact of trauma and therapeutic parenting, or a commitment to learning more about this
Flexibility in your approach to providing effective support to carers and children
Strong communication skills and the ability to manage difficult times as well as positive times
The ability to demonstrate initiative, and to work under pressure with competing demands
A commitment to your own learning and self-development
Excellent communication, assessment and analysis skills
A commitment to reflective practice and discussions

Job Responsibility

Meeting, recruiting and assessing foster carers and families
Supporting foster carers in their care of children, including regular supervision, conversations, advice and guidance
Visiting and building relationships with any children in the home, both fostered children and children who foster
Giving guidance and training on therapeutic parenting and helping families to understand the impact of trauma on children
Completing work associated with the foster carer lifecycle – supervision, annual reviews, health and safety paperwork, unannounced visits etc
Being part of identifying and meeting learning and development needs for foster families
Being part of arranging and attending events for our children and foster families
Engaging in regular reflective conversations and discussions about your role and the children and families you work with
Being part of a rota that supports our families inside and outside of office hours

What we offer

28 Days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays
Blue Light Discount Card
Employee Assistance Programme
Free personal mortgage advice
Continuous professional development
Nest pension scheme
Health and Wellbeing Support via the Wisdom app
Discretionary sick pay
Staff discount site

Fulltime

Registered Manager - Fostering Services

Are you an experienced leader in fostering services, passionate about improving ...

Location

United Kingdom , Chorley

Salary:

60000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year

Family Care Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

DipSW, CQSW, Degree in Social Work or equivalent
Management qualification (Level 5)
Registered – Social Work England
At least 2 years’ experience relevant to Independent Fostering within the last five years
At least 1 years’ experience supervising and managing professional staff
Proficient level of experience of undertaking Form F Assessments
Knowledge of CHARMS
Participate in Out of Hours rota
Full UK driving licence and ability to travel between Staffordshire & Lancashire offices

Job Responsibility

Operational management of the fostering service, holding responsibility for the agency as Registered Manager, ensuring that the agency is fully compliant with legislative requirements and Family Care Groups policies and procedures, at all times
Manage and lead the team with overall responsibility for their supervisions, effective and efficient allocation of workload and tasks, performance management, appraisals and disciplines in accordance policy, training and development plans
Monitor the continued suitability and competence of foster carers ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people
Ensure services are developed, delivered and managed in accordance with relevant government agendas and frameworks
Co-ordinate recruitment, assessment, training and supervision of foster carers and employees
Undertake responsibility as panel advisor for the fostering panel
Ensure the service provides effective 24-hour professional support service for foster carers
Contribute to the strategic planning and business development
Financial reporting
Develop a highly motivated team and foster carer culture based on ideas and innovation, ensuring that change within the agency is positive, collaborative and well-communicated

What we offer

Car allowance & bonus
Hybrid working model (Stafford/Lancashire office base)
30 days holiday(plus statutory)
Contributory pension & long service awards
Employee Assistance Programme
Supportive, family-owned organisation where your impact is recognised

Fulltime

Foster carer

Shropshire Council

Location:
United Kingdom , Shropshire

Category:
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Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Expiration:
December 31, 2026

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