Supervising Social Worker

Job Title:

Supervising Social Worker

Location:

Regionally based across Isle of Wight

Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

37.5 per week

Salary: £36,000 - £46,000 per annum dependent on experience + £3,000 CA

This is an amazing opportunity to join National Fostering Group as a Supervising Social Worker with Family Placement. We are an independent fostering agency that is part of the National Fostering Group. Family Placement is focused on creating high quality foster homes for children and young people. The group works with local authorities to provide the highest quality care, and all of our fostering agencies are officially recognised by Ofsted, Welsh and Scottish regulators as either outstanding or good.

We also offer a 4‑day working week after a successful 6‑month probationary period, which is a performance‑based benefit.

Discover more about the group here:

With over 20 years of experience, the National Fostering Group is the largest independent children’s fostering group in the UK with a community of over 2,500 foster carers.

As a member of our team of social workers you will help vulnerable children and young people find a foster home that transforms their future. You will supervise and advise foster carers, and ensure both carers and children receive the support they need to thrive. You will visit homes, keep in touch with carers and young people, and act as a safeguarding champion.

Caseloads are kept low to allow more bespoke, person‑centric focus, giving you time to work closely with each party to deliver the best outcomes. You will also collaborate with specialist clinical teams to arrange support such as occupational therapy, art therapy, and clinicians with specialisms in trauma and attachment theory. Your contributions will help maintain the high standards of care and keep children safe and secure.

• Passionate about building incredible lives for children and supporting foster carers.
• Confident and imaginative, with a BA or MA degree in social work and an energetic, open‑minded approach.
• Registered with the appropriate regulatory body and holding a full driving licence.
• Previous social work experience with a record of working with young people who have a history of trauma and enhanced needs.
• Ready and willing to take on real responsibility and to benefit from the support we offer to help you do your job.

• Up to 40 days annual leave each year (26 base entitlement, 1 One Moment in Time, 8 bank holidays and the ability to buy up to 5 extra days)
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) that lets you choose a package that fits you, including health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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