Supervising Social Worker - Fostering

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

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you have a knack for collaboration and support? If so, we invite you to explore an exciting opportunity with 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 always placed the child at the heart of our mission, providing them with the specialist support they need. Our Integrated Services Programme encompasses a wide range of professionals, including social workers, fostering advisors, teachers, and therapists, all working together to create a nurturing environment for children and foster parents alike.

Your Role

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting foster parents and ensuring high standards of care. Your responsibilities will include:

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

What We’re Looking For

We seek a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic and committed to the role of foster parents. The ideal candidate will have:

• A Social Work England-recognised qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience in children and families social work.
• A desire to work within a therapeutic model of childcare.
• A comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation in children’s services.
• A full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own car.

Working Conditions

This is a part-time position, offering 28 hours per week over 4 days. You will be compensated with a salary of £29,600 per annum (equivalent to £37,000 FTE), along with a £3,000 car allowance.

Benefits

At ISP, we value our team and offer a range of benefits to support your well-being:

• 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service.
• Bank Holidays off.
• Company Pension and Life Assurance (x2).
• Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan.

All benefits will be pro-rated for part-time employees.

Join Us!

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and work in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply. At ISP, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!