Supervising Social Worker - Fostering

Join Our Team as a Supervising Social Worker - Fostering!

Base Location: Ashurst, Southampton

Salary: Up to £39,500 per annum

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Why Choose Us?

At the Integrated Services Programme (ISP), we are proud to be the UK's first independent foster care agency, established in 1987 by a dedicated group of foster parents. With over 30 years of experience, we continue to put children at the heart of everything we do.

Our mission is to provide specialized support for looked-after children, especially those who have faced challenging beginnings. We believe in a therapeutic approach to fostering, ensuring that both children and foster parents have access to a comprehensive network of professionals, including social workers, teachers, and therapists.

What We Offer

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

Your Role

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Social Worker or Senior Social Worker who is enthusiastic and committed to fostering. Your role will involve:

• Providing direct support to foster parents with a manageable caseload for effective supervision.
• Conducting regular supervision sessions to monitor and enhance foster parents' practices.
• Collaborating with children, young people, foster parents, and other professionals to ensure comprehensive participation in safeguarding and child protection processes.

What You Need

To thrive in this role, you should possess:

• A Social Care England recognized qualification in Social Work or equivalent.
• Previous experience in children and families social work.
• A solid understanding of relevant legislation and publications related to children's services.
• A full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car.

Working Conditions

This is a demanding yet rewarding position that combines quality assurance and training for both prospective and current foster parents. You will be expected to produce excellent reports and meet strict deadlines.

Join Us in Making a Difference!

The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check, with costs covered by ISP. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

At ISP, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.