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Senior Supervising Social Worker at Foster Care Associates Scotland

Position Senior Supervising Social Worker
Posted 07 Mar 2026
Expired 06 Apr 2026
Company Foster Care Associates Scotland
Location Cambuslang | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Foster Care Associates Scotland (FCAS)Senior Supervising Social Worker

Location: Hybrid / Office - Cambuslang
Salary: Up to £41,948.53 per annum, dependent upon experience
Status: Full-Time, 35 hours per week, permanent
Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave rising to 35 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme and on-site free parking

About Us

We've been supporting children and young people since 2002. Along with our sister organisation Foster Care Associates, we are one of the UK's largest and most respected fostering organisations. This enables us to offer exceptional resources, support and expertise to help improve the experiences and life chances of children and young people.

We have a dedicated focus on supporting foster children and foster carers in Scotland. Our primary aim is to give children and young people the opportunity to achieve their full potential and live fulfilling lives within their communities. Over the last 23 years, we have cared for more than 2,000 children and young people.

Our expertise and commitment to fostering has been recognised by the Care Inspectorate for Scotland, who rate our work as 'Very Good', reflecting the hard work and dedication of everyone within our organisation.

Duties Will Include
  • Support foster carers and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care.
  • 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 people.
  • Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in FCAS policies and procedures.
  • Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster carers in line with FCAS Operational Standards.
  • Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify needs within the foster family (e.g. short breaks, activities, therapy or holidays), working with all members of the child's network and contributing to relevant meetings and associated tasks.
  • Ensure each child and foster carer is fully compliant in respect of all key documentation.
  • Attend meetings and/or provide reports for commissioning teams to address individual packages of care.
  • Promote the participation of children and young people in the development of the agency and support them in accessing resources and opportunities within their local community.
  • Participate in an out-of-hours support service on a rota basis.
  • Participate in the day duty system on a rota basis supporting the referrals team.
You Must Have
  • A Social Work qualification
  • Valid Social Work registration or equivalent
  • Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing
  • A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures
  • The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away)
  • Confidence transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful or difficult situations
  • A full driving licence

For more information about this post please contact Amanda Hartley, Fostering Service Manager, on

To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch.

No agencies please.

Foster Care Associates Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced PVG check if successful for the position.

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Job Info:

  • Company: Foster Care Associates Scotland
  • Position: Senior Supervising Social Worker
  • Work Location: Cambuslang
  • Country: GB

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