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 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, thanks to our commitment to excellence. Our recent inspection highlighted:

• Proactive collaboration with a wide range of agencies to continuously improve our services.
• Foster carers report high satisfaction, feeling valued and well-supported.
• Staff enjoy exceptional training opportunities and a supportive work environment.

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:

• Possess excellent assessment and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Be a qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Have 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 range of benefits, including:

• £1,000 car allowance or a Company Car scheme.
• 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service.
• Bank holidays and a company pension.
• Life Assurance (x2) and an 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 and valued in an open and inclusive environment.”

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about fostering and want to join a team that values your contributions, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your application, and we’ll be in touch 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.