Senior/Supervising Social Worker

Join Our Team as a Senior/Supervising Social Worker!

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families? At Fostering People, we are on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Senior/Supervising Social Worker to join our dynamic team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work from home while supporting Foster Parents across the beautiful East Midlands, primarily in Derby and Derbyshire, with some 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 Us?

At Fostering People, we pride ourselves on being an innovative 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. 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 levels of satisfaction 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 supportive 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. Here’s what you need:

• Excellent assessment skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Good IT skills and the ability to produce high-quality reports.
• Qualified Social Worker with current HCPC registration.
• Recent experience in fostering and services for children is desirable, though less experienced candidates are welcome to apply.
• A solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.
• A shared creative vision and drive to make a difference.

Working Conditions & Benefits

This part-time, home-based position offers:

• Salary of up to £24,930.29 per annum (£41,550.49 FTE), based on experience.
• £1,000 Car Allowance, pro rata.
• 30 days' annual leave, pro rata, plus bank holidays.
• Company Pension and Life Assurance (x2).
• Employee Discount Scheme.

Join us at Fostering People, where you can enhance your skills, develop your interests, and truly make a difference in the lives of children and families. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer status by the Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.