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), depending on 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 of annual leave, increasing 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 children, foster parents, and our dedicated staff team. With four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted, our commitment to excellence is evident.
Our recent inspection report 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. You will play a vital role in:
- Recruiting, training, assessing, supporting, and supervising a range of foster parents.
- Ensuring high-quality placements for looked-after children.
One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers shared, “Fostering People is 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 senior management in a very open and inclusive environment.”
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 (less experienced candidates will also be considered).
- Possess a solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.
As an innovative agency, we seek applicants who share our creative vision, whether you’re new to fostering or an experienced Supervising Social Worker.
Join Us!
If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us, please submit your application. We can’t wait to discuss how you can contribute to our mission of making a difference!
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.
