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 invite you to consider joining our Integrated Services Programme (ISP) team in South London - Cheam!

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 to place the child at the heart of everything we do, surrounded by a comprehensive range of support services.

Our team includes social workers, fostering advisors, teachers, and therapists, all working collaboratively to provide a therapeutic approach to fostering. This innovative model has been at the core of our success, and we are excited to expand our team!

Your Role

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting our foster parents and ensuring the highest standards of care for the children in our program. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing direct support to foster parents with a manageable caseload, ensuring effective supervision.
• Conducting regular supervision sessions to monitor practice and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborating with children, young people, foster parents, and other professionals to facilitate participation in assessments, planning, and decision-making related to safeguarding and child protection.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking 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.
• Skilled in report writing and able to meet strict deadlines.
• Holds a Social Care England recognized qualification in Social Work or equivalent.
• Possesses previous experience in children and families social work.
• Knowledgeable about relevant legislation pertaining to children's services.
• Holds a full driving license with unrestricted access to your own car.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time position based in South London, offering a competitive salary of up to £39,500 per annum. You will also enjoy:

• A £3,000 car allowance.
• 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• A comprehensive company pension scheme.
• Life assurance at 2x salary.
• An employee discount scheme and a medical cash plan.

Why Join Us?

At ISP, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and make a real impact in the lives of children and families, we would love to hear from you!