Fostering Team Lead – Social Work (Locum, Flexible)

Sanctuary Personnel Limited; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locum Job

Competitive Pay

Career Development

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Assistant Team Manager (Social Worker) - Fostering Team in Wokingham, UK, is a locum, 37-hour-per-week role with pay up to £47.50 per hour, depending on experience. You will lead and supervise a team of supervising social workers, support foster carers, and collaborate with partner agencies to promote safe, nurturing homes for children in care.

The position is ongoing and located in Wokingham Borough Council, offering opportunities for professional development and impact in the local fostering

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to foster carers, ensuring they are equipped to offer safe and nurturing homes to children.
• Supervise and develop a team of skilled supervising social workers, promoting best practices and professional growth.
• Ensure quality assurance by overseeing support, training, and challenging foster carers when necessary, maintaining high standards.
• Collaborate closely with partner agencies to build strong, effective working relationships.
• Drive service development initiatives, safeguarding practices, and continuous improvement to achieve positive outcomes for children in care.

Job description

Assistant Team Manager (Social Worker) - Fostering Team in Wokingham, UK, is a locum, 37-hour-per-week role with pay up to £47.50 per hour, depending on experience. You will lead and supervise a team of supervising social workers, support foster carers, and collaborate with partner agencies to promote safe, nurturing homes for children in care.

The position is ongoing and located in Wokingham Borough Council, offering opportunities for professional development and impact in the local fostering