Social Worker (Fostering Supervising) (2 Posts)
Company
Location
Derby, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/21/2025
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Description
Closing date: 07 September 2025
Social Workers (Fostering Supervising)
Post 1: 37 hours based at Mercian Close, Ilkeston
Post 2: 18 hours and 30 minutes based at County Hall, Matlock
‘Social workers are very positive about working for Derbyshire. Senior leaders have established a positive organisational culture, evident across the whole workforce. Workers feel respected and valued by leaders.’ - OFSTED
We’re proud to say that our Children’s Services have received a ‘Good’ rating in our most recent OFSTED inspection and we’re on the lookout for passionate and driven qualified social workers to contribute to the well-being of children and families across Derbyshire.
More exciting news - we've revamped our payment packages to attract and retain top talent like you. Successful candidates will enjoy competitive salaries, ensuring that their hard work is both rewarding and fulfilling.
Derbyshire is a large authority divided into six localities: Amber Valley, Chesterfield, Erewash, High Peak (Buxton, Glossop, New Mills, and Matlock), Bolsover and North-East, and South Derbyshire. Alongside our Locality teams we have a countywide Children with Disabilities Service.
Our Fostering Service operates across High Peak, South Derbyshire, North East Derbyshire & Chesterfield, plus four county-wide teams - Disability Fostering Team, Contract Care Fostering Team, Family and Friends Assessment Team and Mainstream Assessment Team. This post is based in the Contract Care Team with the office base in Matlock and will involve travel across the county.
This Supervising Social Worker post will primarily support and supervise Derbyshire Fostering Families to provide the best care to children across the county including those living with Family and Friends. The Contract Care fostering team works with foster carers who provide enhanced care and support to children and young people who may otherwise be living in Children’s Homes. Our young people have complex needs, requiring a higher level of understanding, support and guidance.
There is currently a consultation taking place to reshape our Fostering Service and realign some existing posts, and therefore you may be required to undertake other aspects of the fostering social work role such as the completion of mainstream or family and friends fostering assessments, and the support/supervision of other types of Foster Carers.
About us:
Derbyshire County Council is ambitious and innovative, offering support to both newly qualified and experienced social workers. We provide a nurturing environment with excellent progression opportunities. Our vision is to inspire and empower children, young people, and their families to be the best they can be.
Join a workforce where 94% of staff in Children’s Social Work are proud to work for Derbyshire County Council, according to our Annual Employee Survey 2022.
What can you expect from us?
We value your hard work and commitment, offering a comprehensive package that includes:
Provisional Interview Date: 18 September 2025
Social Workers (Fostering Supervising)
Post 1: 37 hours based at Mercian Close, Ilkeston
Post 2: 18 hours and 30 minutes based at County Hall, Matlock
‘Social workers are very positive about working for Derbyshire. Senior leaders have established a positive organisational culture, evident across the whole workforce. Workers feel respected and valued by leaders.’ - OFSTED
We’re proud to say that our Children’s Services have received a ‘Good’ rating in our most recent OFSTED inspection and we’re on the lookout for passionate and driven qualified social workers to contribute to the well-being of children and families across Derbyshire.
More exciting news - we've revamped our payment packages to attract and retain top talent like you. Successful candidates will enjoy competitive salaries, ensuring that their hard work is both rewarding and fulfilling.
Derbyshire is a large authority divided into six localities: Amber Valley, Chesterfield, Erewash, High Peak (Buxton, Glossop, New Mills, and Matlock), Bolsover and North-East, and South Derbyshire. Alongside our Locality teams we have a countywide Children with Disabilities Service.
Our Fostering Service operates across High Peak, South Derbyshire, North East Derbyshire & Chesterfield, plus four county-wide teams - Disability Fostering Team, Contract Care Fostering Team, Family and Friends Assessment Team and Mainstream Assessment Team. This post is based in the Contract Care Team with the office base in Matlock and will involve travel across the county.
This Supervising Social Worker post will primarily support and supervise Derbyshire Fostering Families to provide the best care to children across the county including those living with Family and Friends. The Contract Care fostering team works with foster carers who provide enhanced care and support to children and young people who may otherwise be living in Children’s Homes. Our young people have complex needs, requiring a higher level of understanding, support and guidance.
There is currently a consultation taking place to reshape our Fostering Service and realign some existing posts, and therefore you may be required to undertake other aspects of the fostering social work role such as the completion of mainstream or family and friends fostering assessments, and the support/supervision of other types of Foster Carers.
About us:
Derbyshire County Council is ambitious and innovative, offering support to both newly qualified and experienced social workers. We provide a nurturing environment with excellent progression opportunities. Our vision is to inspire and empower children, young people, and their families to be the best they can be.
Join a workforce where 94% of staff in Children’s Social Work are proud to work for Derbyshire County Council, according to our Annual Employee Survey 2022.
What can you expect from us?
We value your hard work and commitment, offering a comprehensive package that includes:
- Achievable case loads
- Access to training and development opportunities
- Systemic training equivalent to a Post Graduate Certificate
- Excellent supervision and a supportive peer network
- Effective leadership and management
- Career progression and formal qualifications opportunities
- Diverse range of cases for a rewarding career
- Covered DBS fee and Social Work England registration fee reimbursement
- Enjoy being a part of our team with benefits such as:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Derbyshire Rewards - Discounts from high street retailers and more
- Generous annual leave and flexi time scheme
- Travel expenses
- Discounts on leisure centre memberships
- Free car parking at most sites
- In-house counselling service
- Occupational Health service
- Access to sessions with a trained physiotherapist
- Cycle to work scheme
- Various Employee Networks championing inclusivity across the council
Provisional Interview Date: 18 September 2025
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