Supervising Social Worker - Fostering

Join Our Team as a 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 want you to be part of our dedicated team at the Integrated Services Programme (ISP) in Ashurst, Southampton!

About Us

Founded in 1987 by a group of committed foster parents, ISP is proud to be the UK's first independent foster care agency. With over 30 years of experience, we have developed a unique Integrated Service Programme that places children at the heart of everything we do. Our approach combines the expertise of social workers, fostering advisors, teachers, and therapists to provide comprehensive support for both children and foster parents.

Your Role

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a crucial 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, allowing for meaningful 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, planning, and decision-making.

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 and their invaluable skills.
• Experienced in working collaboratively with foster parents and within a multi-disciplinary team.
• A strong report writer who can meet strict deadlines.

To be successful, you will need:

• A Social Care England recognized qualification in Social Work or equivalent.
• Previous experience in children and families social work.
• A comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation in children's services.
• A full driving license and unrestricted access to your own car.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Ashurst, Southampton. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by ISP.

Why Join Us?

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

• Competitive salary of up to £39,500 per annum.
• A generous £3,000 car allowance.
• 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Company pension and life assurance (x2).
• Employee discount scheme and medical cash plan.

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.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and join a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!