Supervising Social Worker - Fostering

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

Base Location: Chesham

Covering Area: Aylesbury, Bracknell, Reading, and Woking

Salary: £29,600 per annum (£37,000 FTE)

Hours: 4 days per week, 28 hours

Why Choose Us?

Founded in 1987 by a passionate group of foster parents, we are proud to be the UK’s first independent foster care agency. With over 30 years of experience, we have dedicated ourselves to providing integrated support for looked-after children, ensuring they receive the specialized care they deserve. Our Integrated Services Programme (ISP) surrounds children and foster parents with a network of professionals, including social workers, fostering advisors, teachers, and therapists, all committed to a therapeutic approach to fostering.

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.
• Experienced in working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Skilled in report writing and able to meet strict deadlines.
• Holding a Social Work England-recognized qualification or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable about relevant legislation in children’s services.
• Possessing a full driving license and 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 required to complete an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by ISP.

What We Offer

At ISP, 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 for part-time employees.

Join Us in Making a Difference!

ISP is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. 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.