Fostering Team Manager

Tripod Partners; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London seeks an experienced Fostering Team Manager to manage a high-quality service. Responsibilities include leading a team, preparing for inspections, and influencing social work practices. Candidates should demonstrate leadership experience in fostering, understanding of relevant legislation, and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leadership in fostering or permanence settings.
• In-depth understanding of relevant legislation and policy.
• Commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Fostering & Permanence Team.
• Prepare for inspections and maintain high standards.
• Act as a specialist advisor on Fostering and Permanence.

Skills

Leadership

Understanding of legislation and policy

Collaboration skills

Communication

Job description

Overview

Fostering Team Manager

London Borough of Camden

Up to £44 per hour

Are you an experienced and inspiring leader with a passion for fostering and permanence? The London Borough of Camden is looking for a dynamic Fostering Team Manager to join our highly-rated service.

About the Role

• Lead and manage the Fostering & Permanence Team to provide a high-quality, comprehensive, and effective service.
• Prepare for inspections and ensure the team maintains high standards of practice.
• Influence developments in social work practice and provide professional leadership.
• Facilitate collaboration within a multi-agency context.
• Act as a specialist advisor on Fostering and Permanence for Looked After Children.
• Contribute to the development of relevant policy and services.
• Utilise and translate statutory, community, voluntary, and independent resources to enhance best practice.
• Deliver high service standards across the borough, in line with the "+Camden Model of Social Work'+".
• Work under outstanding leadership and management within a professionally fertile environment.
• Engage with children and families to achieve the best possible outcomes.

About You

We are looking for a candidate with the commitment, drive, and ability to deliver high service standards across the borough. You will have a proven track record of leadership in a fostering or permanence setting, an in-depth understanding of relevant legislation and policy, and a passion for achieving the best outcomes for children and young people.