Supervising Social Worker

Base Location: Coventry

Hours: 28 hours per week (4 days)

Salary: Up to £34,507 FTE (£43,134.00)

• £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 will be pro-rata)

Office Location: Long Eaton

Caseload Area: Midlands and South Yorkshire (maximum 1 hour's drive, flexibility required)

At Fosterplus , we have been dedicated to providing exceptional care since 1996. With 25 years of experience as an independent fostering agency, we understand the importance of continuity for the children and young people we support.

Many of the children in our care have faced disrupted childhoods, and our mission is to break this cycle by creating stable, nurturing environments. We achieve this by carefully matching foster parents with children and providing ongoing support and guidance.

Our commitment is clear: to provide positive and stable family environments that allow children and young people to thrive emotionally and academically.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic and committed to the role of foster parents. You will work collaboratively with foster parents to ensure meaningful supervision of placements.

Key Requirements:

• Hold a Social Care England recognized qualification in Social Work or equivalent
• Previous experience in children and families social work
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to children's services
• Good IT skills
• Flexibility in working patterns and travel

• Provide direct support to foster parents with a manageable caseload for high-level supervision
• Conduct regular supervision sessions, monitoring practice and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
• Collaborate with children, young people, foster parents, and other professionals to facilitate participation in assessments and decision-making related to safeguarding and child protection

The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS Check, which will be covered by Fosterplus.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults is at the heart of everything we do.

In light of the COVID situation, interviews will be conducted virtually, and all successful appointments will be managed with consideration for individual and company needs.