Senior/Supervising Social Worker
Join Our Team at Fostering People!
Position: Senior/Supervising Social Worker (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Hours: 21 hours per week over 3 days
Salary: Up to £24,930.29 per annum (£41,550.49 FTE)
Location: Home-based, supporting Foster Parents across the East Midlands, primarily in Derby and Derbyshire, with some households in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Why Work With 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 children, Foster Parents, and our dedicated staff. Our commitment to excellence has earned us four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted.
- Our staff and managers work proactively with a variety of agencies, constantly striving to improve our services.
- Foster Parents express high satisfaction, feeling valued and respected, with robust support from their supervising social workers.
- Our team enjoys exceptional levels of job satisfaction, with excellent training opportunities available.
Your Role
We are looking for a passionate Senior/Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly and dynamic team. In this role, you will:
- Recruit, train, assess, support, and supervise a diverse range of Foster Parents.
- Ensure high-quality placements for looked-after children.
One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers shared:
“Fostering People is a fantastic company where you can truly make a difference in children’s lives. You will feel well supported by your line manager and senior management in an open and inclusive environment.”
What We’re Looking For
We seek an enthusiastic and committed self-starter who can work independently while staying connected with team members and Foster Parents. Here’s what you need:
- Excellent assessment skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Good IT skills with the capability to produce high-quality reports.
- Qualified Social Worker with current HCPC registration.
- Recent experience in fostering and services for children is desirable, but we welcome less experienced candidates.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.
- A drive and shared creative vision, whether you’re new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker.
Working Conditions & Benefits
This is a part-time, fixed-term position that is home-based, offering a competitive salary of up to £24,930.29 per annum (£41,550.49 FTE), depending on experience. Additional benefits include:
- £1,000 Car Allowance (pro rata)
- 30 days of annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance (x2)
- Employee Discount Scheme
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about the opportunity to support Foster Parents and make a positive impact on children’s lives, we want to hear from you! Please submit your application, and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
