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’re not just a team; we’re a family dedicated to making a difference. Established in 1987 by a passionate group of foster parents, we proudly hold the title of the UK's first independent foster care agency. With over 30 years of experience, we continue to innovate and provide exceptional support to children and foster parents alike.

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 their foster families.

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

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting foster parents and ensuring high-quality care for children. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing direct support to foster parents with a manageable caseload for effective supervision.
• Conducting regular supervision sessions to monitor practices and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborating 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 We’re Looking For

We seek a qualified and experienced Social Worker or Senior Social Worker who is:

• Enthusiastic and committed to the role of foster parents.
• Experienced in working collaboratively with foster parents and within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Skilled in report writing and able to meet strict deadlines.
• Holds a Social Care England recognized qualification in Social Work or equivalent.
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation pertaining to children's services.
• Has a full driving license and unrestricted access to a 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 required to complete an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by ISP.

Our Commitment

ISP is an equal opportunities employer and actively encourages applications from 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 meaningful impact in the lives of children and foster families, we’d love to hear from you!