Empower Family Group - Supervising Social Worker - Ackerman Pierce : Job Details

Employer: Empower Family GroupLocation: West Monkton, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8QN (covering the Southwest Area)Salary: Up to £45,000 (dependent on experience) per annum for a full-time, 40-hour per week contract.

About UsEmpower Family Group is a passionate and child-focused fostering agency based in Taunton, Somerset. Founded by foster carers, we are dedicated to inspiring and raising standards in the sector across the South West. Our core belief is that the most vulnerable children deserve the highest levels of care and support.

We empower children and young people by helping them access alternative education, build meaningful relationships in loving and homely environments, and supporting them as they grow to build confidence and trust in those around them.

Our Core ValuesAt Empower Family Group, we are guided by three core principles:

• We Empower Care:

  • Treating every member of Empower and all young people with compassion, understanding, and respect.
  • Listening, learning, and supporting each other.
  • Championing for carers and young people, inspiring all to achieve their potential.

• We Work Together:

  • Celebrating success.
  • Overcoming challenges collaboratively.
  • Encouraging teamwork to provide the highest levels of support.

• We Learn and Lead:

  • Recognising that we are all learners.
  • Embracing our responsibilities to lead by example.

Our Mission and AimsWe believe that every child matters and deserves empowering, collaborative, and transformative care. Our mission is to support children and young people to thrive in loving homes, access quality education, overcome challenges, and cope with crises. We aim to help individuals work through their trauma, develop essential life skills, access education, and build positive relationships to become the best versions of themselves.

The RoleAs a Supervising Social Worker, you will be a key part of this mission by supporting foster carers, monitoring their progress, and ensuring they deliver exceptional care.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, assess, and monitor foster carers.
• Provide regular supervision and support to foster carers in line with agency standards.
• Assist foster carers in evidencing competence against training standards.
• Conduct support visits and contribute to annual foster carer reviews.
• Maintain accurate Foster Care Agreements.
• Identify learning and development needs and deliver training sessions.
• Undertake initial visits, carer assessments, and attend support meetings.
• Participate in an Out of Hours duty system on a rota basis (£35 per day allowance).

What We're Looking For

• Essential:

  • CQSW, Diploma in Social Work, or BA in Social Work.
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable car with business insurance.
  • Experience working with children and families and knowledge of relevant legislation.
  • Strong assessment, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Exceptional time management, organisation, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

• Desirable:

  • Relevant Post-Qualifying Awards.

Benefits

• Salary of up to £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
• On-call allowance of £35 per day.
• Blue Light Discount Card.
• Discretionary salary sacrifice vehicle scheme.

Contact UsFor more information or to apply, contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on or via email at .

Join UsEmpower Family Group is more than a fostering agency; it's a family striving to make a difference. If you're passionate about helping children and carers achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us empower the next generation.