Job Description
Join Our Team at Fostering People!
Position: Senior/Supervising Social Worker - 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 21 hours per week over 3 days
Salary: Up to £24,930.29 per annum (£41,550.49 FTE)
Location: Home-based, supporting Foster Parents across the East Midlands, primarily in Derby and Derbyshire, with some households in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Why Work With Us?
At Fostering People, we pride ourselves on being an innovative provider with an outstanding inspection rating. Since our establishment in 2000, we have built a reputation for delivering exceptional support to children, Foster Parents, and our dedicated staff. Our commitment to excellence has earned us four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted.
What Our Recent Inspection Report Says:
* Our staff and managers work closely with a variety of agencies, constantly striving to improve our services.
* Foster Parents express high satisfaction, feeling valued and respected, with robust support from their supervising social workers.
* Our agency staff report exceptional satisfaction levels, feeling well-supported and trained.
Your Role
We are looking for a passionate Senior/Supervising Social Worker to join our friendly and dynamic team. You will play a crucial role in:
* Recruiting, training, assessing, and supervising Foster Parents.
* Ensuring high-quality placements for looked-after children.
One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers shared:
"Fostering People is a fantastic company where you can truly make a difference in children's lives. The support from management is exceptional, and the environment is open and inclusive, allowing you to share your ideas and grow your skills."
What We’re Looking For
We seek an enthusiastic and committed self-starter who can work independently while staying connected with team members and Foster Parents. Here’s what you need:
* Excellent assessment and communication skills (both written and verbal).
* Strong IT skills with the ability to produce high-quality reports.
* Qualified Social Worker with current HCPC registration.
* Recent experience in fostering and services for children is desirable, but we welcome less experienced candidates.
* Good knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and safeguarding.
* A shared creative vision and drive, whether you're new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker.
Working Conditions & Benefits
This part-time, fixed-term position is home-based and offers:
* Salary of up to £24,930.29 per annum (£41,550.49 FTE), based on experience.
* £1,000 Car Allowance, pro rata.
* 30 days' annual leave, pro rata + bank holidays.
* Company Pension and Life Assurance (x2).
* Employee Discount Scheme.
Join Us!
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and Foster Parents, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your application, and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.