Job Description
Join Our Team as a Supervising Social Worker - Fostering!
Base Location: South London - Cheam
Salary: Up to £39,500 per annum
Contract: Full Time
Why Choose Us?
At the Integrated Services Programme (ISP), we are proud to be the UK's first independent foster care agency, established in 1987 by a dedicated group of foster parents. With over 30 years of experience, we are committed to providing exceptional support to children and foster families alike.
Our mission is simple: to put the child at the center of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive range of support services, including social workers, fostering advisors, teachers, and therapists, all working collaboratively to create a nurturing environment for children and their foster parents.
What We Offer
* £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
Your Role
We are looking for a qualified and experienced Supervising Social Worker who is enthusiastic and committed to fostering. You will play a vital role in supporting foster parents and ensuring high standards of care for children.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide direct support to foster parents with a manageable caseload, ensuring high levels of supervision.
* Conduct regular supervision sessions, monitoring practice and compliance with regulatory standards.
* Collaborate with children, young people, foster parents, and other professionals to facilitate participation in assessments, planning, and safeguarding decisions.
What We’re Looking For
* A Social Care England recognized qualification in Social Work or equivalent.
* Previous experience in children and families social work.
* Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and publications related to children's services.
* A full driving license with unrestricted access to your own car.
Working Conditions
This is a demanding yet rewarding position that includes quality assurance and training roles for both prospective and current foster parents. You will need to be an excellent report writer and able to meet strict deadlines.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by ISP.
Join Us!
ISP is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.