Supervising Social Worker

Base Location: Doncaster

Caseload Location: Midlands and South Yorkshire, with travel typically around an hour's drive (flexibility required for team collaboration)

Hours: 21 hours per week (3 days)

Salary: Up to £38,000 prorated

• £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)

At Fosterplus , we have been making a difference since 1996, with 25 years of experience as an independent fostering agency. Our mission is to create stability for children and young people who have faced disrupted childhoods. We believe in breaking the cycle of instability by carefully matching foster parents with children and providing unwavering support.

Our commitment is clear: to provide positive and stable family environments where children can thrive emotionally and academically. Join us in making a lasting impact!

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. Your experience in a multi-disciplinary environment and your ability to drive are essential.

• 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 in children's services
• Good IT skills
• Flexibility in working patterns and travel

• Provide direct support to foster parents within a manageable caseload for high-level supervision
• Conduct regular supervision sessions with allocated foster parents, 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

The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS Check, with costs covered by Fosterplus.

Fosterplus is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment.