Senior / Supervising Social Worker
Join Our Team at Fostering People!
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and foster families? At Fostering People, an Ofsted Outstanding fostering agency, we empower our social workers to thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment. Join us in transforming lives across the East Midlands!
Role Overview
Position: Senior / Supervising Social Worker
Hours: 21 hours per week, flexible on days
Salary: Up to £39,392.73 per annum FTE, based on experience
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
Location: North Nottinghamshire and North Derbyshire
Why Choose Us?
At Fostering People, we pride ourselves on our exceptional support for children, foster parents, and our dedicated staff. Established in 2000, we have consistently received Outstanding ratings from Ofsted, and our recent inspection highlighted:
- Proactive collaboration with a wide range of agencies to continuously improve our services.
- Foster carers feel valued and supported, enjoying robust assessments and excellent support from their supervising social workers.
- High levels of satisfaction among agency staff, with outstanding training opportunities available.
Your Responsibilities
As a Senior / Supervising Social Worker, you will:
- Recruit, train, assess, support, and supervise a diverse range of foster parents.
- Ensure high-quality placements for looked-after children.
What We’re Looking For
We seek an enthusiastic and committed self-starter who can work independently while maintaining strong connections with team members and foster parents. The ideal candidate will:
- Have excellent assessment skills and be a strong communicator, both written and verbal.
- Be a qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
- Possess a good understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.
- Share our innovative vision, whether you’re new to fostering or an experienced Supervising Social Worker.
What We Offer
We believe in rewarding our team members with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- £1,000 car allowance or Company Car scheme
- 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service
- Bank holidays
- Company pension
- Life Assurance x2
- Employee Discount Scheme
- Pro-rated benefits for part-time employees
Hear From Our Team
One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers shared:
“Fostering People is a fantastic company where you can truly make a difference in children’s lives. You’ll feel well supported by your line manager and senior management in an open and inclusive environment.”Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re passionate about fostering and want to be part of a team that values your input and growth, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your application, and we will reach out to discuss the next steps.
Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
