Senior/Supervising Social Worker

Join Our Team as a Senior/Supervising Social Worker!

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families? Fostering People is seeking a passionate and dedicated Senior/Supervising Social Worker for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with Foster Parents across the East Midlands, primarily in Derby and Derbyshire, with some potential involvement in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

Key Details

• Hours: 21 hours per week over 3 days
• Salary: Up to £24,930.29 per annum (£41,550.49 FTE)
• Location: Home-based

Why Choose Fostering People?

At Fostering People, we pride ourselves on being an innovative and supportive provider with an outstanding inspection rating. Since our establishment in 2000, we have built a reputation for delivering exceptional support to our children, Foster Parents, and dedicated staff team. Our commitment to excellence has earned us 4 consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted.

Our recent inspection report highlighted:

• Proactive collaboration with a wide range of agencies and professionals.
• High satisfaction levels among Foster Parents and staff.
• Robust and fair assessment processes.
• Excellent training opportunities for both staff and Foster Parents.

Your Role

As a Senior/Supervising Social Worker, you will:

• Recruit, train, assess, support, and supervise a diverse range of Foster Parents.
• Ensure high-quality placements for looked-after children.
• Work closely with a friendly and dynamic team.

One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers shared:

"Fostering People are a fantastic company to work for where you really feel as though you can make a difference to children's lives. You will feel well supported by your line manager and also by senior management - it's a very open and inclusive environment where you feel able to share your ideas and have them listened to."

What We’re Looking For

We seek an enthusiastic and committed self-starter who can:

• Work independently while maintaining strong connections with team members and Foster Parents.
• Demonstrate excellent assessment skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Exhibit good IT skills and produce high-quality reports.
• Hold a qualification in Social Work with current HCPC registration.
• Possess recent experience in fostering and services for children (desirable, but less experienced candidates are welcome).
• Have a solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.
• Bring a real drive and shared creative vision, whether you're new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker.

Working Conditions and Benefits

This part-time, home-based position offers:

• A competitive salary of up to £24,930.29 per annum (£41,550.49 FTE), depending on experience.
• A £1,000 car allowance, pro rata.
• 30 days of annual leave, pro rata, plus bank holidays.
• A company pension and life assurance (x2).
• An employee discount scheme.

At Fostering People, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and have been awarded the Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference, we encourage you to apply!