Senior / Supervising Social Worker

Join Our Outstanding Fostering Agency!\n

Are you ready to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and foster families across the East Midlands? At Fostering People, we pride ourselves on being an Ofsted Outstanding fostering agency where social workers are trusted, supported, and empowered.

Role Overview\n

Position: Senior / Supervising Social Worker

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Hours: 21 hours per week, flexible on days

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Basic Salary: Up to £39,392.73 per annum (FTE), dependent upon experience

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Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract

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Covering Area: North Nottinghamshire and North Derbyshire

What We Offer\n

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• £1,000 car allowance or Company Car scheme
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• 30 days' annual leave, rising 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 will be pro-rated for part-time employees.

About Us\n

Established in 2000, Fostering People has built a reputation for exceptional support to our children, Foster Parents, and dedicated staff team. With four consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted, our commitment to learning and improvement shines through.

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Our recent inspection report highlighted:

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• Proactive collaboration with a wide range of agencies and professionals.
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• High levels of satisfaction among staff and carers.
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• Robust and fair assessment processes.
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• Excellent training opportunities for staff and carers.
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Your Role\n

As a Senior / Supervising Social Worker, you will:

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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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One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers shared, "Fostering People are a fantastic company to work for where you really feel as though you can make a difference to children's lives."

About You\n

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed self-starter who can:

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• Work independently while maintaining strong communication with team members and Foster Parents.
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• Demonstrate excellent assessment skills and strong written and verbal communication.
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• Produce high-quality reports with good IT skills.
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You must be a qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. While recent experience in fostering and children's services is desirable, we welcome less experienced candidates who are eager to learn.

Join Us!\n

If you are driven and share our creative vision, we want to hear from you! 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.

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Ready to take the next step in your career? Submit your application today, and let's make a difference together!