Supervising Social Worker - Fostering

Join Our Team as a Supervising Social Worker - Fostering!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you have the skills and experience to support foster parents in their vital role? If so, we want you to be part of our Integrated Services Programme (ISP) team in South London!

About Us

Founded in 1987 by a dedicated group of foster parents, ISP is proud to be the UK's first independent foster care agency. With over 30 years of experience, we have built a strong foundation of support for looked-after children, ensuring they receive the specialized care they need. Our approach centers around the child, providing a comprehensive range of services that include social workers, fostering advisors, teachers, and therapists—all working collaboratively to create a nurturing environment.

Your Role

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting foster parents and ensuring high standards of care. This is a full-time position based in Cheam, South London, with a competitive salary of up to £39,500 per annum.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to foster parents, managing a realistic caseload for effective supervision.
• Conduct regular supervision sessions, monitoring practices and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with children, young people, foster parents, and other professionals to facilitate participation in assessments, planning, and decision-making.
• Maintain high-quality documentation and reports, adhering to strict deadlines.

What We’re Looking For

We seek a qualified and experienced Supervising Social Worker who is:

• Enthusiastic and committed to the role of foster parents.
• Experienced in working collaboratively with foster parents and within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Knowledgeable about relevant legislation and publications related to children's services.
• Holds a Social Care England recognized qualification in Social Work or equivalent.
• Possesses a full driving license and has unrestricted access to a car.

Working Conditions

This role is demanding yet rewarding, requiring a balance of quality assurance and training for both prospective and current foster parents. You will be expected to complete an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by ISP.

Why Join Us?

At ISP, we value our team members and offer a range of benefits to support your well-being:

• £3,000 Car Allowance
• 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Company Pension and Life Assurance x2.
• Employee Discount Scheme and Medical Cash Plan.

ISP is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families, we’d love to hear from you!