Foster Care Services Leader: Lead Teams, Safeguard Futures

Portsmouth City Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in the United Kingdom is seeking a Service Leader for Foster Care Support. This position requires a qualified social worker with experience in managing teams and fostering practices. The leader will oversee the Fostering Support Team, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and promoting quality assurance. Successful candidates will possess excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills, and be dedicated to safeguarding children’s welfare. This role involves a hybrid work arrangement, requiring 3-5 days in the office each week.

Benefits

Disability confident employer

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Hold a Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England.
• Substantial post qualification experience in social work with children and families.
• Management experience at least at a team leader/manager level.
• Knowledge of statutory procedures and local standards/processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a service of team leaders, social workers, and other staff.
• Ensure all team requirements are met regarding performance management.
• Work with a high level of autonomy and resolve conflicts restoratively.
• Model and promote a restorative, strengths based approach.

Skills

Leadership

Social Work experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Social Work qualification (Diploma/Degree/MSc)

Job description

A local government body in the United Kingdom is seeking a Service Leader for Foster Care Support. This position requires a qualified social worker with experience in managing teams and fostering practices. The leader will oversee the Fostering Support Team, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and promoting quality assurance. Successful candidates will possess excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills, and be dedicated to safeguarding children’s welfare. This role involves a hybrid work arrangement, requiring 3-5 days in the office each week.