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 believe in empowering our social workers to create positive change across the East Midlands. Join us and be part of a supportive and dynamic team!

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.
• High satisfaction levels among carers, who feel valued and well-supported.
• Exceptional training opportunities for both staff and carers.

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.

One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers shared:

“Fostering People is a fantastic company where you can truly make a difference. You will feel well supported and valued in an open and inclusive environment.”

What We’re Looking For

We seek an enthusiastic and committed self-starter who can work independently while staying connected with team members and foster parents. The ideal candidate will:

• Have excellent assessment skills and strong communication abilities, 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.

Working Conditions and Benefits

We offer a supportive work environment with the following benefits:

• £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.
• Benefits pro-rated for part-time employees.

Fostering People is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us, we encourage you to submit your application today!