Part Time Supervising Social Worker

Fosterplus

We are a leading independent fostering agency, founded in 1996. Our experience of 25 years has given us a deep understanding of the disruption many children face and the need for stable, caring environments. Our mission is to provide positive and stable family settings for children and young people placed with our carers and to support carers so that children can thrive emotionally and academically.

Part Time Supervising Social Worker

Office:
Coventry
Caseload:
Midlands and South Yorkshire. Travel of up to an hour is required, with occasional extended travel as part of team work.

Hours:

21 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)

Contract:

12‑month fixed term
Salary: £38,000 prorated

£3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days of Annual Leave (increases to 35 days after length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan (all benefits pro‑rated).

• Provide direct support to foster parents within a realistic caseload that enables a high level of supervision
• Deliver regular supervision to allocated foster parents, monitoring practice and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
• Work in partnership with children, young people, foster parents and other professionals, local authorities and stakeholders to enable full participation in safeguarding and child protection decisions

We are looking for a qualified, experienced Social Worker who is enthusiastic, committed and appreciates the role of foster parents. The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent
• Have previous experience of children and families social work
• Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of applicable legislation and publications in children’s services
• Be proficient in IT
• Have a full driving licence, be confident driving and possess unrestricted access to a personal vehicle
• Be flexible in working patterns and willing to travel as required

Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which will be covered. For an informal discussion, please contact Jenny Huggins on

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