Senior / Supervising Social Worker
Join Our Outstanding Team at Fostering People!
Are you ready to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and foster families across the East Midlands? At Fostering People, an Ofsted Outstanding fostering agency, we trust, support, and empower our social workers to thrive in their roles. Join us as a Senior / Supervising Social Worker and be part of a team that truly values your contributions!
Role Overview
Position: Senior / Supervising Social Worker
Hours: 21 hours per week, flexible on days
Basic Salary: Up to £39,392.73 per annum FTE, dependent upon experience
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
Covering Area: North Nottinghamshire and North Derbyshire
Why Join Us?
At Fostering People, we pride ourselves on our exceptional support for children, Foster Parents, and our dedicated staff. Established in 2000, we have received four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted, highlighting our commitment to excellence.
What We Offer
- £1,000 car allowance or Company Car scheme
- 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service
- Bank holidays
- Company pension
- Life Assurance x2
- Employee Discount Scheme
- Benefits pro-rated for part-time employees
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.
- Collaborate closely with a variety of agencies and professionals to enhance service delivery.
About You
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed self-starter who can work independently while staying connected with team members and Foster Parents. You should possess:
- Excellent assessment skills and strong communication abilities (both written and verbal).
- Good IT skills and the capability to produce high-quality reports.
- A qualification in Social Work and current Social Work England registration.
- Recent experience in fostering and children's services is desirable, but we welcome less experienced candidates as well.
- A solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.
What Our Team Says
One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers shared:
"Fostering People are a fantastic company to work for where you really feel as though you can make a difference to children's lives. You will feel well supported by your line manager and also by senior management - it's a very open and inclusive environment where you feel able to share your ideas and have them listened to. Working at Fostering People gives you the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge and to develop your specific areas of interest."Join Us!
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to become part of our friendly and dynamic team.
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.
