Fostering & Carers Team Manager – Lead Practice

Southwark Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Greater London is seeking a Special Guardianship and Connected Carers Team Manager. This role involves leading a team of social workers to promote children's welfare through high-quality, relationship-based social work practices. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in social work management and a commitment to continuous improvement in service delivery. The position offers a competitive salary and a fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing social work teams.
• Strong decision-making and complex analysis abilities.
• Experience in supporting the professional development of practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of social workers.
• Ensure high-quality assessment and support for foster carers.
• Contribute to service development and integrated care delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Social Work

Decision-making

Emotional Intelligence

Communication

Analysis

Education

Professional qualification in social work

Job description

A local authority in Greater London is seeking a Special Guardianship and Connected Carers Team Manager. This role involves leading a team of social workers to promote children's welfare through high-quality, relationship-based social work practices. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in social work management and a commitment to continuous improvement in service delivery. The position offers a competitive salary and a fixed-term contract.