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 4 consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted!

What We Offer

• £1,000 Car Allowance (pro rata)
• 30 days' annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance (x2)
• Employee Discount Scheme

Our Impact

Our recent inspection report highlighted:

• Proactive collaboration with a wide range of agencies and professionals to continuously improve our services.
• Foster Parents express high satisfaction, feeling valued and well-supported throughout their journey.
• Exceptional staff 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. You will play a crucial role in:

• Recruiting, training, assessing, and supervising Foster Parents.
• Ensuring high-quality placements for looked-after children.

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

About You

• Enthusiastic and committed self-starter, able to work independently while staying connected with team members and Foster Parents.
• Excellent assessment skills with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficient IT skills and capable of producing high-quality reports.
• Qualified Social Worker with current HCPC registration.
• Recent experience in fostering and services for children is desirable, but less experienced candidates are welcome to apply.
• Good knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures in fostering and safeguarding.
• A shared creative vision and drive, whether you're new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker.

Working Conditions

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), along with a car allowance and excellent benefits.

Join Us!

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.

Ready to make a difference? Submit your application today, and let’s discuss how you can be a part of our incredible team!