Fostering People
Senior/Supervising Social Worker - 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 21 hours per week over 3 days
Salary: Up to 24,930.29 per annum ( 41,550.49 FTE)
Location: Homebased supporting Foster Parents across the East Midlands, primarily Derby and Derbyshire, with the possibility of some households in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
Benefits
About Us
Fostering People are an innovative developing provider with an outstanding inspection rating. We have a reputation for providing exceptional support to our children, Foster Parents and dedicated staff team. Established in 2000, our reputation and positive approach has enabled us to achieve growth in the fostering sector. We have received 4 consecutive Outstanding inspections from Ofsted. Our 2024 inspection report highlighted the following:
What We Are Looking For and What to Expect From Us
We are currently looking to recruit a Senior/Supervising Social Worker for our friendly and dynamic team to work with Foster Parents, primarily across Derby and Derbyshire, with the possibility of some households in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
You will be responsible for the recruitment, training, assessment, support and supervision of a range of Foster Parents, ensuring high-quality placements for looked after children.
One of our long-serving, now retired, Supervising Social Workers said this about her experience of working for Fostering People:
"Fostering People are a fantastic company to work for where you really feel as though you can make a difference to children's lives. You will feel well supported by your line manager and also by senior management - it's a very open and inclusive environment where you feel able to share your ideas and have them listened to. Working at Fostering People gives you the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge and to develop your specific areas of interest."
About You
This is a part-time, fixed-term post which is homebased and comes with a highly attractive salary of up to 24,930.29 per annum ( 41,550.49 FTE), dependent on experience, plus car allowance and excellent benefits.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact Christianne Sammut on (phone number removed) or Laura Wicks on (phone number removed).
To be considered, please submit an application and we will be in touch to discuss.
No agencies please.
Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer by the Jobcentre Plus.
The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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