Fostering Team Leader — Social Care Impact

Northamptonshire Children's Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £2,200

Relocation costs of up to £8,000

28 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Subsidised car parking scheme

Job summary

A regional children's service organization in the UK is seeking a Fostering Team Manager to lead the recruitment and training of foster carers. This leadership role involves overseeing the fostering recruitment team and ensuring effective training and ongoing support for foster carers. Candidates must be passionate about improving services for children and families and possess a strong working knowledge of fostering regulations. The role offers a generous benefits package including relocation support, a recruitment bonus, and extensive leave.

Qualifications

• Experience managing within a social care setting.
• Previous work within fostering services is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Fostering Regulations and NMS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fostering recruitment team and training for foster carers.
• Provide supervision to practice managers and related staff.
• Ensure compliance with practice standards and KPI monitoring.

Skills

Passion for child and family services

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Knowledge of Fostering Regulations

Experience in a social care setting

Education

Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

A regional children's service organization in the UK is seeking a Fostering Team Manager to lead the recruitment and training of foster carers. This leadership role involves overseeing the fostering recruitment team and ensuring effective training and ongoing support for foster carers. Candidates must be passionate about improving services for children and families and possess a strong working knowledge of fostering regulations. The role offers a generous benefits package including relocation support, a recruitment bonus, and extensive leave.