We are a small group of Independent Fostering Agencies (Futures For Children, Fostering Options and Foster Care Solutions) owned by Nick Barnsby since Futures For Children's inception in 1998, Fostering Options 2009 and Foster Care Solutions in 2012. Our aim is to provide the best possible support and training for our amazing foster carers and the children and young people in our care.
Social Worker - Full Time - Temporary Maternity Cover
Futures for Children are looking for a knowledgeable Social Worker to join our team, to cover a caseload of foster carers. You’ll share our commitment to delivering high quality services for children and young people and support our foster parents to do this too.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Social Worker to influence and effect change within our dynamic organisation. We want you to be an active participant, looking to contribute to positive change within the organisation whilst developing your career.
Futures for Children make sure to develop and tailor packages of care to each of our young people, giving you professional pride knowing that you’re making a positive difference every day.
Whether you’re an experienced SW or looking for something new, this may be a good opportunity for you to join a small and established team.
The benefits of joining us are -
- Career Development – We positively recognise hard work & support you into senior roles.
- Low Caseloads
- Competitive Salary
- Pension Contribution
- Annual Bonus
- Health Insurance Scheme
- Excellent Leave allowance – 25 days annual leave, plus all bank holidays and plus days over the two week Christmas Period.
It is essential that you
- Have an approach that is reflective and creative when working with our foster carers and young people to inspire them to reach their full potential.
- Can manage your own caseload of typically 6-8 fostering families, giving support and guidance when necessary and help them to develop their skills.
- Are committed to provide wrap around support to our foster carers by participating in an out of hours on call service.
- Are passionate and want to actively contribute to the growth and development of our Fostering service.
- Have a relevant professional qualification in Social Work.
- Are Social Work England (SWE) registered.
- Have worked in a fostering related social work role and /or child social care, such as a looked after children’s team.
- Have experience and can demonstrate evidence of identifying the needs of young people.
- Have a good knowledge of fostering regulations, childcare law and safeguarding issues.
- Can make objective professional assessments of children and young people.
- Have access to a car and a valid driving licence.
Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicants will be offered a role subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Futures for Children is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.
Closing date 26 May 2026
Salary negotiable. Please contact [email protected] for an application form
Pay: From £36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
