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 (no more than 1 hour's drive, with occasional flexibility required)

At Fosterplus , we have been making a difference since 1996, with 25 years of experience as an independent fostering agency. Our mission is clear: to provide positive and stable family environments for children and young people in our care, helping them thrive emotionally and academically.

We understand that many children enter our care with disrupted childhoods, and we are dedicated to breaking this cycle. By carefully matching foster parents with children and providing ongoing support, we ensure successful placements and lasting continuity.

We are looking for 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 promote meaningful supervision of placements.

• Provide direct support to foster parents within a manageable caseload, ensuring high levels of supervision.
• Conduct regular supervision sessions, enabling and monitoring foster parents' practices to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with children, young people, foster parents, and other professionals to facilitate participation in assessments, planning, and decision-making related to safeguarding and child protection.

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

This is a demanding yet rewarding position that includes quality assurance and training roles for both prospective and current foster parents. You will need to be an excellent report writer and able to meet strict deadlines.

All successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, with costs covered by Fosterplus.

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage applications from 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.

Due to the current COVID situation, interviews will be conducted virtually, and all appointments will be managed in line with individual and company needs.

Ready to make a difference? Join us in creating a brighter future for children and young people!