Supervising Social Worker - Fostering

Join Our Team as a Part-Time Supervising Social Worker - Fostering!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you have the skills and experience to support foster parents in their vital role? If so, we invite you to consider joining the Integrated Services Programme (ISP) as a Part-Time Supervising Social Worker based in Chesham.

About Us

Founded in 1987 by a dedicated group of foster parents, ISP is proud to be the UK’s first independent foster care agency. With over 30 years of experience, we have built a strong foundation of support for looked-after children, ensuring they receive the specialized care they need. Our Integrated Services Programme focuses on a therapeutic approach to fostering, bringing together a network of professionals—including social workers, fostering advisors, teachers, and therapists—to support both children and foster parents.

Your Role

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing support and guidance to foster parents. Your responsibilities will include:

• Offering direct support to foster parents with a manageable caseload, ensuring high-quality supervision.
• Conducting regular supervision sessions to monitor practices and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborating with children, young people, foster parents, and other professionals to facilitate participation in assessments and decision-making processes.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a qualified and experienced 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.
• Knowledgeable about relevant legislation in children’s services.
• Capable of producing excellent reports and meeting strict deadlines.

Requirements

• Hold a Social Work England-recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent.
• Previous experience in children and families social work.
• Experience or a desire to work within a therapeutic model of childcare.
• Full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car.

Working Conditions

This is a part-time position, offering:

• Salary: £29,600 per annum (£37,000 FTE)
• Hours: 4 days per week, 28 hours
• Covering Area: Aylesbury, Bracknell, Reading, and Woking

Benefits

We value our team and offer a range of benefits, including:

• £3,000 car allowance
• 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service
• Bank Holidays
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance (x2)
• Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan

All benefits will be pro-rated to reflect part-time hours.

Join Us!

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and support foster families in their journey, we encourage you to apply. At ISP, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Take the next step in your career and help us continue our mission of providing exceptional support to foster families!