Part-Time Supervising Social Worker - Fostering

Polaris Inc.; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established independent foster care agency in Wisbech is seeking a qualified Social Worker to supervise and support foster parents. The role requires experience in children and families social work, excellent report writing skills, and a collaborative approach towards foster care. The position offers up to £37,000 prorated salary, 3 days weekly hours, car allowance, and generous annual leave. Applicants must hold a Social Care England recognised qualification and a full driving licence.

Benefits

Car Allowance

30 days annual leave

Company Pension

Employee Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent.
• Previous experience of children and families social work.
• Full driving license with unrestricted access to your own car.
• Excellent report writer, able to work to strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Direct support of foster parents within a reasonable caseload.
• Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents.
• Work in partnership with children, young people, and professionals.

Skills

Report writing

Collaborative approach

Knowledge of legislation

Experience with foster parents

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

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

Key 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 want 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
• Qualified and experienced Social Worker or who is enthusiastic, committed and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills
• Excellent report writer, able to work to strict deadlines

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which will be met by ISP.

ISP Wisbech is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker or who is enthusiastic, committed and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. Experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence and having unrestricted access to your own car. This is a demanding position which includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role to prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines.

Founded in 1987 by a small but passionate group of foster parents, ISP became the UK's first independent foster care agency. We have over 30 years of fostering experience and remain strong.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Salary: Up to £37,000 prorated
• Hours: 3 days per week (21 hours)
• Car Allowance: £3,000
• Annual Leave: 30 days (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance x2
• Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan (all benefits prorated)