Senior / Supervising Social Worker
Join Our Outstanding Fostering Agency!
Are you ready to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and foster families across the East Midlands? At Fostering People, we pride ourselves on being an Ofsted Outstanding fostering agency where social workers are trusted, supported, and empowered.
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
Exciting Benefits Await You!
- £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
Note: Benefits will be pro-rated for part-time employees.
About Us
Established in 2000, Fostering People has built a reputation for providing exceptional support to our children, Foster Parents, and dedicated staff team. Our commitment to excellence has earned us four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted.
Our recent inspection highlighted:
- Proactive collaboration with a wide range of agencies and professionals.
- High levels of satisfaction among staff and carers.
- Robust and fair assessment processes.
- Excellent training opportunities for staff and carers.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a Senior / Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly and dynamic team. In this role, you will:
- Recruit, train, assess, support, and supervise a 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 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."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. The ideal candidate will:
- Have excellent assessment skills and strong communication abilities (both written and verbal).
- Possess good IT skills and the ability to produce high-quality reports.
- Be a qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
- Have recent experience in fostering and children's services (desirable, but less experienced candidates will be considered).
- Have a solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.
If you share our creative vision and have a real drive to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
Join Us!
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.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Submit your application today, and let’s make a difference together!
