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 Work With 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 are committed to 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
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 for effective supervision.
- Conducting regular supervision sessions to monitor practice and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborating with children, young people, foster parents, and other professionals to facilitate participation in assessments and decision-making related to safeguarding and child protection.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking 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 full driving license 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. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by ISP.
Our Commitment
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 are ready to make a difference in the lives of children and foster families, we would love to hear from you!
