Job Description
Join Our Team as a Supervising Social Worker - Fostering!
Base Location: Ashurst, Southampton
Salary: Up to £39,500 per annum
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
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 continue to put children at the heart of everything we do.
Our mission is to provide specialized support to looked-after children, especially those with challenging backgrounds. We believe in a therapeutic approach to fostering, offering a comprehensive range of services that include social workers, fostering advisors, teachers, and therapists—all working together to support our foster parents and the children they care for.
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 Social Worker or Senior Social Worker who is enthusiastic and committed to fostering. You will play a crucial role in:
* Providing direct support to foster parents with a manageable caseload for effective supervision.
* Conducting regular supervision sessions to monitor compliance with regulatory standards.
* Collaborating with children, young people, foster parents, and other professionals to ensure their voices are heard in assessments and planning.
What You Need
To thrive in this role, you should possess:
* A Social Care England recognized qualification in Social Work or equivalent.
* Previous experience in children and families social work.
* A solid understanding of relevant legislation and publications related to children's services.
* A full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car.
Working Conditions
This is a demanding yet rewarding position that includes quality assurance and training responsibilities 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, with the cost 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.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families, we would love to hear from you!