Supervising Social Worker - Fostering

Join Our Team as an Integrated Services Programme (ISP) Supervising Social Worker!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you have the experience and enthusiasm to support foster parents in their vital roles? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

About Us

Founded in 1987 by a dedicated group of foster parents, we are proud to be the UK's first independent foster care agency. With over 30 years of experience, we have always placed the child at the heart of our mission, providing a comprehensive range of support services. Our Integrated Services Programme (ISP) is designed to ensure that children and foster parents receive the specialized assistance they need, including access to social workers, fostering advisors, teachers, and therapists.

Your Role

As a Supervising Social Worker in our Fostering Base located in South London - Cheam, you will play a crucial role in supporting foster parents and ensuring high standards of care. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of up to £39,500 per annum along with a range of fantastic benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to foster parents with a manageable caseload, ensuring high levels of supervision.
• Conduct regular supervision sessions, enabling foster parents to enhance their practice and comply with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate 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 seek a qualified and experienced Supervising Social Worker who:

• Holds a Social Care England recognized qualification in Social Work or equivalent.
• Has previous experience in children and families social work.
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and publications related to children's services.
• Is an excellent report writer and can meet strict deadlines.
• Holds a full driving license and has unrestricted access to a car.

Working Conditions

This is a demanding yet rewarding position that includes both quality assurance and training roles for prospective and current foster parents. You will be required 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 supportive work environment with numerous benefits, including:

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

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. ISP is 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!