Job Description
Join Our Team as a Senior/Supervising Social Worker!
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families? Fostering People is seeking a passionate and dedicated Senior/Supervising Social Worker for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our innovative team and support Foster Parents across the East Midlands, primarily in Derby and Derbyshire, with some involvement in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Key Details
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Hours: 21 hours per week over 3 days
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Salary: Up to £24,930.29 per annum (£41,550.49 FTE)
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Location: Home-based
Why Choose Fostering People?
At Fostering People, we pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation and commitment to excellence. Established in 2000, we have received 4 consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted. Our recent inspection highlighted:
* Proactive collaboration with a wide range of agencies and professionals.
* High satisfaction levels among Foster Parents and staff.
* Robust and fair assessment processes.
* Excellent training and support opportunities.
Your Role
As a Senior/Supervising Social Worker, you will:
* Recruit, train, assess, support, and supervise Foster Parents.
* Ensure high-quality placements for looked-after children.
* Work closely with a friendly and dynamic 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. 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 maintaining strong communication with team members and Foster Parents.
* Demonstrate excellent assessment skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities.
* Utilize good IT skills for high-quality report writing.
* Hold a qualification in Social Work with current HCPC registration.
* Possess recent experience in fostering and services for children (desirable but not essential).
* Have a solid understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
* Bring a shared creative vision, whether you’re new to fostering or an experienced professional.
Working Conditions & Benefits
This part-time, home-based position offers:
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Salary: Up to £24,930.29 per annum (£41,550.49 FTE)
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Car Allowance: £1,000 (pro rata)
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Annual Leave: 30 days (pro rata) + bank holidays
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Pension: Company Pension
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Life Assurance: x2
* Employee Discount Scheme
If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us, we encourage you to apply! Join Fostering People and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.
Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer status by the Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.