Senior / Supervising Social Worker

Join Our Team at Fostering People!\n

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!

Role Overview\n

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

Why Work With Us?\n

We offer a range of fantastic 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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About Us\n

Established in 2000, Fostering People has built a reputation for excellence, receiving four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted. Our commitment to exceptional support for children, foster parents, and our dedicated staff is at the heart of what we do. 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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• Staff enjoy exceptional levels of satisfaction, with excellent training opportunities.
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Your Role\n

As a Senior / Supervising Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in:

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• Recruiting, training, assessing, supporting, and supervising a diverse range of Foster Parents.
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• Ensuring high-quality placements for looked-after children.
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What We’re Looking For\n

We seek an enthusiastic and committed self-starter who can work independently while maintaining strong connections with team members and Foster Parents. The ideal candidate will:

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• Have excellent assessment skills and strong communication abilities, 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, policies, and procedures 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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Hear From Our Team\n

One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers shared:

"Fostering People is a fantastic company to work for where you really feel as though you can make a difference to children's lives. You will feel well supported by your line manager and senior management in a very open and inclusive environment." Ready to Make a Difference?\n

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply! Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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