Fostering Team Manager

Charles Hunter Associates; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Team Manager for their Fostering service in the South West. This full-time role offers hybrid working, allowing for mainly remote work. Ideal candidates will have a Diploma or Degree in Social Work and significant experience managing Social Work teams within Foster Care. You’ll be responsible for team management, leading Foster Carer recruitment, and ensuring compliance with best practices. Competitive salary up to £52,000 with mileage covered.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Mileage covered 0.45ppm

Training & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have Senior Social Worker experience in Fostering Social Work teams post qualification.
• Up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation.
• Able to manage a team of Social Workers and deputize for the registered manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Social Workers in the Fostering service.
• Take a leading role in Foster Carer recruitment and retention.
• Ensure best practice within the service.

Skills

Senior Social Worker experience

Management experience

Understanding of relevant legislation

Education

Diploma / Degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Team Manager for this organisation's Fostering service in the South West (Devon / Cornwall / Somerset / Dorset). This is a full-time position which is hybrid working (mostly working from home) so you do not need to be based near the office (infrequent office days).

You must have a Diploma / Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship).

About the team

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and families with a child-centred approach. This is a therapeutic fostering service.

About you

The successful candidate will have Senior Social Worker / Management experience within Fostering Social Work teams post qualification and whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation. You will be managing a team of Social Workers and deputising for the registered manager. You will also be taking a leading role in Foster Carer recruitment & retention and ensuring best practice within the service.

What's on offer?

• A salary of up to £52,000
• Hybrid working
• Mileage covered 0.45ppm
• Training & development opportunities

Hours:

Full time / Permanent

Contact: 07587 031 098

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