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 lead the way in providing exceptional support to children and foster families.

Our mission is simple: to place the child at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive range of support services, including social workers, fostering advisors, teachers, and therapists, all working collaboratively to create a nurturing environment for children and foster parents alike.

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. You will play a crucial role in supporting foster parents and ensuring high standards of care for children.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to foster parents with a manageable caseload, ensuring high levels of supervision.
• Conduct regular supervision sessions, monitoring practice and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with children, young people, foster parents, and other professionals to facilitate participation in assessments, planning, and decision-making related to safeguarding and child protection.

What You Need

• 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 pertaining 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 includes quality assurance and training roles for both prospective and current foster parents. You will need to be an excellent report writer and able to meet strict deadlines.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, with the cost covered by ISP.

Join Us!

ISP is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families, we want to hear from you!