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, especially those who have faced challenging beginnings.

Our mission is simple: to place the child at the heart of everything we do. We provide a comprehensive range of integrated support services, including social workers, fostering advisors, teachers, and therapists, all working collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for children and foster families.

Your Role

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting our foster parents and ensuring high-quality care for children. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of up to £39,500 per annum, along with a generous £3,000 car allowance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to foster parents, managing a realistic caseload for effective supervision.
• Conduct regular supervision sessions, monitoring practice and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with children, young people, foster parents, and other professionals to facilitate participation in assessment, planning, and decision-making.
• Maintain high standards through quality assurance and training for both prospective and current foster parents.

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 in children's services.
• A strong report writer who can meet strict deadlines.
• Holds a Social Care England recognized qualification in Social Work or equivalent.
• Possesses a full driving license with unrestricted access to your own car.

Working Conditions & Benefits

At ISP, we value our team members and offer a supportive work environment that includes:

• 30 days of 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.

Join us in our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us continue our mission of providing exceptional support to foster families!