Job Description:

Fostering People
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: Homebased supporting Foster Parents across the East Midlands, primarily Derby and Derbyshire, with the possibility of some households in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

Benefits

• £1,000 Car Allowance, pro rata
• 30 days' annual leave, pro rata + bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance x2
• Employee Discount Scheme

About Us

Fostering People are an innovative developing provider with an outstanding inspection rating. We have a reputation for providing exceptional support to our children, Foster Parents and dedicated staff team. Established in 2000, our reputation and positive approach has enabled us to achieve growth in the fostering sector. We have received 4 consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted. Our 2024 inspection report highlighted the following:

• Staff and managers work proactively and closely with a wide range of involved agencies and professionals. They constantly strive to learn and improve the services that they provide
• Foster Parents report being very happy working for this agency. They feel that the assessment process is robust and fair. They have excellent support from their supervising social workers, as well as managers in the agency. They attend support groups and regular events with their birth and looked after children. They feel highly valued and respected as Foster Parents
• Agency staff report exceptionally high levels of satisfaction in their roles. They feel well supported, trained and respected. Training opportunities for staff and Foster Parents are excellent

What We Are Looking For and What to Expect From Us

We are currently looking to recruit a Senior/Supervising Social Worker for our friendly and dynamic team to work with Foster Parents, primarily across Derby and Derbyshire, with the possibility of some households in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

You will be responsible for the recruitment, training, assessment, support and supervision of a range of Foster Parents, ensuring high-quality placements for looked after children.

One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers said this about her experience of working for Fostering People:

"Fostering People are 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 also by senior management - it's a very open and inclusive environment where you feel able to share your ideas and have them listened to. Working at Fostering People gives you the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge and to develop your specific areas of interest."

About You

• An enthusiastic and committed self-starter with the ability to work independently, while keeping in touch with team members and Foster Parents
• Excellent assessment skills and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good IT skills and the ability to produce a high standard of report writing
• Qualified Social Worker with current HCPC registration
• Recent experience in fostering and services for children is desirable, although less experienced candidates will be considered
• Good working knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures in relation to fostering and safeguarding
• A real drive and shared creative vision, whether you're new to fostering or an experienced supervising social worker

This is a part-time, fixed-term post which is homebased and comes with a highly attractive salary of up to £24,930.29 per annum (£41,550.49 FTE), dependent on experience, plus car allowance and excellent benefits.

Contact
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact Christianne Sammut on (phone number removed) or Laura Wicks on (phone number removed).

To be considered, please submit an application and we will be in touch to discuss.

No agencies please.

Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer by the Jobcentre Plus.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.