Fostering Team Manager

Charles Hunter Associates; England; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social work recruitment agency is seeking a Team Manager for their Fostering service in the South West/South East/South Midlands region. This full-time, hybrid position offers a salary of up to £52,000 along with various benefits such as training opportunities and an insurance package. The ideal candidate will have management experience in Fostering Social Work and a Diploma/Degree in Social Work.

Benefits

Salary of up to £52,000

Hybrid working

Mileage covered at 0.45ppm

Training & development opportunities

Insurance package

Employee assistance program & wellbeing hub

Qualifications

• Must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK.
• Experience managing a team of Social Workers.
• Post-qualification experience in Fostering Social Work teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Social Workers.
• Deputise for the registered manager.
• Ensure safeguarding and promote the welfare of children and families.

Skills

Senior Social Worker/Management experience

Up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation

Education

Diploma/Degree in Social Work

Job description

We are looking for a Team Manager for this organisation's Fostering service in the South West/South East/South Midlands region. This is a full-time position with hybrid working (mostly from home), so you do not need to be based near the office.

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 an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation. You will be managing a team of Social Workers and deputising for the registered manager.

What's on offer?

• A salary of up to £52,000
• Hybrid working
• Mileage covered at 0.45ppm
• Training & development opportunities
• Insurance package
• Employee assistance program & wellbeing hub

Hours: Full time / Permanent

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