Part Time Supervising Social Worker
Hours: 28 hours per week (4 days)
Base Location: Coventry
Office Location: Long Eaton
Location: Midlands and South Yorkshire (caseload within 1 hour's drive; travel flexibility may be required on occasion)
Salary: Up to £34,507 FTE £43,134.00
Benefits:
* £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 pro‑rata)
About Us
Fosterplus was founded in 1996 and has 25 years of continuous experience as an independent fostering agency. Continuity is central to our practice; we match the right foster parents to the right children and provide ongoing support, guidance and help. Our mission is to "provide positive and stable family environments for the children and young people placed with our carers and ensure that, with the support of our carers, they can thrive emotionally and academically".
Requirements
* Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent
* Previous experience of children and families social work
* Comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation and publications pertaining to children’s services
* Good IT skills
* Flexible working pattern and travel arrangements; hold a full driving licence and have unrestricted access to a car
Responsibilities
* Provide direct support and regular supervision to foster parents, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
* Run a realistic caseload that allows a high level of supervision and oversight
* Work in partnership with children, young people, foster parents and other professionals, local authorities and stakeholders, enabling full participation in assessment, planning, review and decision‑making relating to safeguarding and child protection
For an informal discussion boxer contact Jenny Huggins on 07739 592057.
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, cost of which will be met by Fosterplus.
Additional Information
Due to the COVID situation, interviews will be arranged virtually, and all successful appointments will be managed pragmatically in line with individual and company needs.
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Equal Opportunity
Fosterplus is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Fosterplus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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