Fostering Team Manager

Nurture Fostering; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned fostering agency in London is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead a team of social workers. The role involves ensuring compliance with statutory requirements while supporting the quality of care provided to children. The ideal candidate will have a social work qualification and previous management experience. This is a permanent position with interviews taking place in August.

Qualifications

• A social work qualification is mandatory.
• Experience in team management is essential.
• Understanding of relevant legislation is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of social workers.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Safeguard all children in care.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Knowledge of statutory requirements

Safeguarding practices

Education

Social work qualification

Social Work England Registration

Job description

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Nurture Fostering is a small family-owned Independent Fostering agency based in central Lewisham. We are looking to recruit an experienced Team Manager, to join our agency and support a team of social workers. The role requires that you will work in partnership with the Registered Manager of the agency and look to improve the quality and outcomes of children’s lives.

This is a permanent role, and Nurture will be interviewing during August.

Main Duties:

To lead, support and manage a team of social workers and inspire the team to work in a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice.

Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements

Safeguarding of all the children in our care

Support the Registered Manager in achieving the goals and ambitions of the agency.

Consistently seeking ways to improve service delivery

Work in partnership with all Stakeholders

Attend statutory meetings and support Social Workers to feel empowered in their role

Quality Assurance of annual reviews, Form F assessments

Requirements of the Role:

A social work qualification

Previous Team Management or management experience

Knowledge of all relevant legislation

Social Work England Registration

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