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

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

Fostering Senior Social Worker

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker to join our team in the...

Location

United Kingdom , Peterborough

Salary:

42839.00 - 47181.00 GBP / Year

Peterborough City Council

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified and experienced Social Worker
Experience in the field of fostering or a desire to develop current social work practice
Passion for developing positive working relationships with foster carers and the children they care for
Ability to provide regular supervision and support
Commitment to fostering

Job Responsibility

Participate in the out of hours Foster Carers Support Line rota providing essential guidance and advice to the Fostering Community in Peterborough
Build professional relationships with fostering families, the children, and young people they care for and all the professionals involved in supporting the care arrangements
Provide supervision and support to foster carers

What we offer

Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
Access to car lease scheme
Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards
Generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays

Fulltime

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

Registered Manager – Independent Fostering Agency

As Registered Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for...

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 or equivalent)
Registered with Social Work England
Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience within Independent Fostering in the last 5 years
At least 1 years’ experience supervising and managing professional staff
Proficient experience in undertaking Form F Assessments
Working knowledge of CHARMS
Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours rota
Full UK driving licence and ability to travel between Staffordshire and Lancashire offices

Job Responsibility

Provide overall operational leadership of the fostering service as Registered Manager, ensuring full compliance with legislation, regulation, and Family Care Group policies
Lead, manage, and develop staff through supervision, workload allocation, performance management, appraisals, disciplinary processes, and training plans
Monitor and ensure the ongoing suitability, competence, and development of foster carers, promoting safe, nurturing, and aspirational care environments
Ensure services are developed and delivered in line with government agendas, statutory frameworks, and best practice
Oversee the recruitment, assessment, training, and supervision of foster carers and employees
Act as Panel Advisor for the Fostering Panel
Ensure a robust and effective 24-hour professional support service for foster carers
Contribute to strategic planning, service development, and business growth
Oversee financial reporting and budget management
Build a highly motivated, innovative, and collaborative team culture where change is positive, well-communicated, and child-focused

What we offer

Car allowance
Bonus
30 days annual leave + statutory holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Long-service awards
Employee Assistance Programme
Hybrid working model (Staffordshire / Lancashire office base)

Fulltime

Registered Manager

As Registered Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for...

Location

United Kingdom , Dunston

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 or equivalent)
Registered with Social Work England
Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience within Independent Fostering in the last 5 years
At least 1 years’ experience supervising and managing professional staff
Proficient experience in undertaking Form F Assessments
Working knowledge of CHARMS
Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours rota
Full UK driving licence and ability to travel between Staffordshire and Lancashire offices

Job Responsibility

Provide overall operational leadership of the fostering service as Registered Manager, ensuring full compliance with legislation, regulation, and Family Care Group policies
Lead, manage, and develop staff through supervision, workload allocation, performance management, appraisals, disciplinary processes, and training plans
Monitor and ensure the ongoing suitability, competence, and development of foster carers, promoting safe, nurturing, and aspirational care environments
Ensure services are developed and delivered in line with government agendas, statutory frameworks, and best practice
Oversee the recruitment, assessment, training, and supervision of foster carers and employees
Act as Panel Advisor for the Fostering Panel
Ensure a robust and effective 24-hour professional support service for foster carers
Contribute to strategic planning, service development, and business growth
Oversee financial reporting and budget management
Build a highly motivated, innovative, and collaborative team culture where change is positive, well-communicated, and child-focused

What we offer

Car allowance
Bonus
30 days annual leave + statutory holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Long-service awards
Employee Assistance Programme

Fulltime

Foster carer

Shropshire Council

Location:
United Kingdom , Shropshire

Category:
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Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

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Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Expiration:
December 31, 2026

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