Fostering Practice Manager - Social Work Leader (Flexible)

Sanctuary Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Part Time / Full Time flexible

Hourly Pay

Professional Development

Supportive Environment

Varied Role

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Social Worker Practice Manager to lead the Fostering Team in Northamptonshire. This ongoing role offers flexible part-time or full-time arrangements, with hourly pay set to reflect leadership responsibilities.

You will oversee assessments, supervise staff, and ensure high standards of care for children and foster carers. The role requires a social work qualification, current Social Work England registration, and substantial experience in fostering or children’s

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience within fostering or children’s services.
• Leadership skills: proven experience managing or supervising social work teams.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of fostering regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to social workers and fostering staff.
• Support the team in delivering comprehensive foster carer assessments and ongoing support.
• Monitor team performance to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Oversee recruitment, assessment, and retention of foster carers.
• Lead safeguarding concerns and child protection matters within fostering services.
• Ensure adherence to fostering regulations, legislation, and council policies.
• Build strong relationships with partner agencies to deliver coordinated services.
• Manage team resources effectively to meet service objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Fostering knowledge

Education

Social Work degree

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Social Worker Practice Manager to lead the Fostering Team in Northamptonshire. This ongoing role offers flexible part-time or full-time arrangements, with hourly pay set to reflect leadership responsibilities.

You will oversee assessments, supervise staff, and ensure high standards of care for children and foster carers. The role requires a social work qualification, current Social Work England registration, and substantial experience in fostering or children’s