Join Our Team as a Part-Time Supervising Social Worker!
Base Location: Coventry
Hours: 28 hours per week (4 days)
Salary: Up to £34,507 FTE (£43,134.00)
Exciting Benefits Await You!
* £3,000 Car Allowance
* 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays
* Company Pension
* Life Assurance x2
* Employee Discount Scheme
* Medical Cash Plan (all benefits will be pro-rata)
Office Location: Long Eaton
Caseload Area: Midlands and South Yorkshire, with a maximum of 1 hour's drive (flexibility required for team collaboration)
About Us
At Fosterplus, we have been dedicated to providing exceptional care since 1996. With 25 years of experience as an independent fostering agency, we understand the importance of continuity for the children and young people we support.
Many of the children in our care have faced disrupted childhoods, and our mission is to break this cycle by creating stable, nurturing environments. We achieve this by carefully matching foster parents with children and providing ongoing support and guidance.
Our commitment is clear: we strive to provide positive and stable family environments that allow children to thrive emotionally and academically.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic and committed to the role of foster parents. You will work collaboratively with foster parents to ensure meaningful supervision of placements.
Key Requirements:
* Hold a Social Care England recognized qualification in Social Work or equivalent
* Previous experience in children and families social work
* Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation in children's services
* Good IT skills
* Flexibility in working patterns and travel
* Full driving license and access to your own car
Your Responsibilities
* Provide direct support to foster parents within a manageable caseload for high-level supervision
* Conduct regular supervision sessions with allocated foster parents, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
* Collaborate with children, young people, foster parents, and other professionals to facilitate participation in assessments, planning, and decision-making related to safeguarding and child protection
The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS Check, with costs covered by Fosterplus.
Why Choose Fosterplus?
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from qualified candidates. Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults is paramount, and we expect all staff to share this dedication.
In light of the COVID situation, interviews will be conducted virtually, and all successful appointments will be managed in line with individual and company needs.