Children's Assistant Team Manager - Fostering Team

Reed; Bolton le Sands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Children's Assistant Team Manager for their Fostering Team. The role involves providing supervision and support to social workers, ensuring the well-being of vulnerable children, and managing team performance. The ideal candidate must be a qualified social worker with significant experience. Competitive pay at £40 per hour.

Benefits

Dedicated Recruitment Consultant

Aftercare service

Free CV building and Interview support

Free DBS checks

Weekly payroll

CPD contributions

Qualifications

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience working as a Qualified social worker.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct line management and high-quality supervision to social workers.
• Track the team's performance against agreed standards.
• Ensure the well-being of vulnerable children by monitoring case risks.

Skills

Management skills

Social work expertise

Communication skills

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Our Client, Bolton Council, is seeking a Children’s Assistant Team Manager to join their Fostering Team.

Fantastic payrate of £40 per hour!

Are you an Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

• Provide direct line management and high-quality supervision to social workers, helping to develop their skills and address areas for improvement.
• Track the team's performance against agreed standards and help ensure high-quality practice is maintained.
• Oversee staff training, development, and performance improvement plans.
• Ensure the well-being of vulnerable children by monitoring case risks and taking steps to eliminate risks.
• Support social workers with advice on practice models, legal obligations, and performance standards.
• May be responsible for managing specific cases, such as those related to adoption, from beginning to end.

Requirements of this role:

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent)
• Must have minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience working as a Qualified social worker

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
• Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
• Free CV building and Interview support.
• Free DBS checks.
• Weekly payroll.
• PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
• CPD contributions.
• Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
• Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!