Join Our Team as a Part-Time Supervising Social Worker!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? At Fosterplus, we believe in creating positive and stable family environments for those in our care. With over 25 years of experience as an independent fostering agency, we are dedicated to breaking the cycle of disrupted childhoods and providing the support needed for children to thrive.
Position Details
* Base Location: Coventry
* Hours: 28 hours per week (4 days)
* Salary: Up to £34,507 FTE (£43,134.00)
* Benefits:
o £3,000 Car Allowance
o 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays
o Company Pension
o Life Assurance x2
o Employee Discount Scheme
o Medical Cash Plan (all benefits will be pro-rata)
* Office Location: Long Eaton
* Caseload Area: Midlands and South Yorkshire (no more than 1 hour's drive, with occasional flexibility required)
Your Role
As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting foster parents and ensuring high-quality placements. Your responsibilities will include:
* Providing direct support to foster parents within a manageable caseload.
* Conducting regular supervision sessions to monitor practice and compliance with regulatory standards.
* Collaborating with children, young people, foster parents, and other professionals to ensure full participation in safeguarding and child protection processes.
What We’re Looking For
We seek a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is:
* Enthusiastic and Committed: You appreciate the vital role of foster parents and work collaboratively with them.
* Experienced: You have a background in children and families social work and a comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation.
* Skilled: Excellent report writing abilities and good IT skills are essential.
* Flexible: You can adapt your working pattern and travel as needed.
* Licensed: A full driving license and access to your own car are required.
Working Conditions
This is a demanding yet rewarding position that combines quality assurance and training roles for both prospective and current foster parents. You will be expected to work to strict deadlines while maintaining high standards of care.
Why Join Us?
At Fosterplus, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Due to the current COVID situation, interviews will be conducted virtually, and we will manage appointments pragmatically to meet individual and company needs.
Ready to make a difference? Join us in our mission to provide stability and support for children and young people in foster care!