Supervising Social Worker

4 weeks ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom ISP Full time
About ISP

ISP is a pioneering foster care agency with over 30 years of experience in providing specialist support to looked-after children and their foster families. Our integrated service programme is designed to surround children with a circle of support, including social workers, fostering advisors, teachers, and therapists, who work collaboratively to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements.

Job Role

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker to join our team as a Supervising Social Worker. This is a demanding position that requires a collaborative approach with foster parents, excellent report writing skills, and the ability to work to strict deadlines. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing direct support to foster parents, providing regular supervision, and working in partnership with children, young people, and other professionals to ensure the highest standards of care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direct support to foster parents within a realistic caseload
  • Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
  • Work in partnership with children, young people, and foster parents, and other professionals to ensure full participation in assessment, planning, review, and decision-making relating to safeguarding and child protection
Requirements
  • Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent
  • Previous experience of children and families social work
  • Previous experience or a willingness to work in a therapeutic model of child care
  • Previous experience of working as a Supervising Social Worker is advantageous
  • Excellent report writing skills and ability to work to strict deadlines
  • Full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car
What We Offer

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of looked-after children and their families.



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