A leading children's services Social Enterprise is looking for a Supervising Social Worker working 22.5 hours per week based on the Isle of Wight within their Fostering Service.

The role offers a hybrid way of working, with some work completed from home, and at the Hub in Newport, as well as attending face-to-face meetings with the foster carers across the island.

There will be a requirement to occasionally attend the Registered Office in Hampshire for team meetings.

Teams are supported by a psychologist and a therapeutic practitioner, who are also foster support workers and business support coordinators.

This, alongside manageable workloads, means social workers have the time and resources they need to provide high-quality support to their foster families.

Ideally, you will have Fostering & therapeutic practice experience, preferably within the private sector as this organisation has a strong therapeutic approach to practice (trauma-informed model).

What is on offer for you:

• Salary up to £40,000 per annum plus Car Allowance of £4500 per annum + mileage


• Training opportunities including formal CHARMS training


• Peer and group clinical supervision provided by a qualified psychologist


• Enhanced maternity leave


• Medical cashback scheme with Simply Heath


• Company pension scheme


• Excellent career progression opportunities


• This agency were named Employer of the Year at the National Children and Young People Awards 2021.

Please contact Tom McKenna at Charles Hunter Associates on 07587 03100 or email tmckenna@charecruitment.com