Senior / Supervising Social Worker

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and foster families? At Fostering People, an Ofsted Outstanding fostering agency, we empower our social workers to create positive change across the East Midlands. Join us and be part of a supportive and dynamic team!

Position: Senior / Supervising Social Worker
Hours: 21 hours per week, flexible on days
Salary: Up to £39,392.73 per annum FTE, based on experience
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
Location: North Nottinghamshire and North Derbyshire

At Fostering People, we pride ourselves on our exceptional support for children, foster parents, and our dedicated staff. Established in 2000, we have consistently received Outstanding ratings from Ofsted, and our recent inspection highlighted:

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• Proactive collaboration with a wide range of agencies to continuously improve our services.
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• Foster carers report high satisfaction, feeling valued and well-supported.
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• Our staff enjoy exceptional training opportunities and a supportive work environment.
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• Recruit, train, assess, support, and supervise a diverse range of foster parents.
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• Ensure high-quality placements for looked-after children.
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We seek an enthusiastic and committed self-starter who can work independently while staying connected with team members and foster parents. The ideal candidate will:

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• Have excellent assessment and communication skills, both written and verbal.
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• Be a qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
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• Possess a good understanding of relevant legislation and policies related to fostering and safeguarding.
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• Share our innovative vision, whether you’re new to fostering or an experienced Supervising Social Worker.
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We offer a range of benefits to support your work-life balance and professional growth:

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• £1,000 car allowance or Company Car scheme
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• 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service
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• Bank holidays
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• Company pension
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• Life Assurance x2
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• Employee Discount Scheme
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• Benefits pro-rated for part-time employees
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One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers shared:

If you’re passionate about fostering and want to join a team that values your contributions, 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 Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.