Part-Time Supervising Social Worker - Fostering

Polaris Community; Soham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading fostering agency in the UK is looking for a dedicated Part-Time Supervising Social Worker to support foster parents and ensure their compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will hold a recognised qualification in Social Work and have experience in children and families social work. Responsibilities include direct supervision and partnership working with various stakeholders. This role offers a salary up to £37,000 prorated, along with benefits such as a £3,000 car allowance and generous annual leave.

Benefits

£3,000 Car Allowance

30 days annual leave (increasing to 35)

Company pension

Medical cash plan

Qualifications

• Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent.
• Previous experience of children and families social work.
• Working knowledge of relevant children's services legislation.

Responsibilities

• Direct support of foster parents with a manageable caseload.
• Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure safeguarding and child protection.

Skills

Social work qualification

Experience in children and families social work

Understanding of therapeutic child care

Knowledge of children's services legislation

Driving licence

Working with foster parents

Education

Social Work qualification recognized by Social Care England

Job description

Part‑Time Supervising Social Worker - Fostering

Base Location: Wisbech

Caseload Location: North Cambridgeshire – Peterborough and Wisbech; South Lincolnshire – Holbeach, Spalding and Boston

Salary: Up to £37,000 prorated

Hours: 3 days per week (21 hours)

Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + bank holidays, company pension, life assurance x2, employee discount scheme & medical cash plan (all benefits prorated)

About Us

Set up in 1987 by a small but passionate group of foster parents, we became the UK's first independent foster care agency. That gives us the benefit of over 30 years of fostering experience and we're still going strong! The founder members recognised that looked‑after children – especially those who'd had very difficult starts in life – needed specialist support. From the beginning we put the child at the centre of our thinking and surrounded them with an integrated range of support services. Over time, the circle of support has expanded to include a whole range of professionals that children and foster parents can tap into whenever they need to. This includes social workers, fostering advisers, teachers and therapists, who all work with our foster parents and the children they look after, helping them understand and manage even the most challenging situations. This is the therapeutic approach to fostering that we pioneered.

Requirements

• Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent
• Previous experience of children and families social work
• Previous experience or a desire to work in a therapeutic model of child care
• A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services as well as publications
• Full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car
• Previous experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi‑disciplinary arena is essential

Responsibilities

• Direct support of foster parents within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision
• Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards
• Work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities and stakeholders, enabling full participation in assessment, planning, review and decision making relating to safeguarding and child protection

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check; the cost of which will be met by ISP. ISP is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.