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

Why Join Us?

At Fostering People, we have a reputation for providing exceptional support to our children, foster parents, and dedicated staff team. Established in 2000, our commitment to excellence has led to 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 foster carers.
• Robust and fair assessment processes.
• Excellent 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.
• Maintain strong communication with team members and foster parents.

What We’re Looking For

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

• Be a qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Possess excellent assessment and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Have good IT skills and the ability to produce high-quality reports.
• Have a working knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.
• Share our creative vision, whether you’re new to fostering or an experienced Supervising Social Worker.

Working Conditions & Benefits

We offer a supportive and inclusive environment where your ideas are valued. Benefits include:

• £1,000 car allowance or Company Car scheme.
• 30 days of 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.

Join Us!

If you’re ready to enhance your skills and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you! 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.

Take the next step in your career and become part of a team that truly makes a difference!