This is an exceptional opportunity for a Qualified Social Worker seeking a permanent, full-time post as a Supervising Social Worker within an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) that proudly holds an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted. Covering Nottingham & Lincolshire, this role is strategically designed to ensure professional success by providing superior specialist resources, manageable caseloads, and a highly supportive team structure.
The agency is distinguished by its commitment to preventing burnout and maintaining the highest standards of care. The successful applicant will benefit from a system that segregates responsibilities, allowing the Supervising Social Worker to focus exclusively on supporting and developing foster carers, rather than handling Form F assessments or incoming referrals.
Key Job Summary & Focus
The core objective of the Supervising Social Worker is to provide robust and intensive support to foster carers, empowering them to deliver the best quality of care to vulnerable children in placement.
* Organisation: Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" Independent Fostering Agency.
* Role Focus: Dedicated to providing monthly supervision and support to a manageable caseload of approved carers. Form F assessments and incoming referrals are managed by separate teams.
* Support System: Access to a multi-disciplinary team, including Behaviour Specialists, Health Professionals, Educational Advisors, and dedicated Support Workers (offering 1:1 emotional/practical help and transport assistance).
* Team Culture: A highly collaborative and supportive team environment with no internal 'cliques'.
Duties & Responsibilities
The post holder will ensure all fostering services adhere to statutory requirements while focusing on developing the skills and resilience of foster carers.
* Providing regular, intensive, monthly supervision to allocated foster carers within the caseload.
* Conducting planned and unannounced visits to children in placement, ensuring adherence to statutory guidelines and the child's welfare.
* Developing, implementing, and reviewing annual training and development plans for foster carers.
* Ensuring practice consistently aligns with the Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011 and the Fostering Services National Minimum Standards 2011.
* Participating in the service's Out-of-Hours (OOH) duty rota (typically 2-3 times per month), which operates over the phone.
* Working collaboratively within the team, offering support and mutual assistance, particularly during periods of increased workload.
Reward & Remuneration
The agency offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package that recognises the value of experienced social work practitioners:
* Generous Car Allowance: £3,400
* Annual Leave: 30 days plus 8 Bank Holidays.
* Enhanced OOH Pay: Duty is paid at £25 for weekdays and £50 for weekends, doubled on a bank holiday.
* Additional Benefits: Includes a Pension Scheme, HCPC reimbursement, and excellent Private Health Care options available after a qualifying period.
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