Senior Fostering Team Lead (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

A social work recruitment agency seeks a Team Manager for their Fostering service in the South West, specifically across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, and Dorset. This full-time hybrid role offers a salary of up to £52,000, with an emphasis on managing a team of Social Workers, leading recruitment efforts for Foster Carers, and ensuring compliance with legislation. Ideal candidates will possess a social work qualification and relevant management experience, alongside the ability to work primarily from home.

Benefits

Mileage covered at 0.45ppm

Training & development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Must have a Diploma / Degree in Social Work.
• Right to work in the UK; no VISA sponsorship.
• Senior Social Worker / Management experience within Fostering.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Social Workers.
• Deputise for the registered manager.
• Lead Foster Carer recruitment & retention.

Skills

Senior Social Worker experience

Management experience

Understanding of legislation

Foster Carer recruitment

Education

Diploma / Degree in Social Work

Job description

A social work recruitment agency seeks a Team Manager for their Fostering service in the South West, specifically across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, and Dorset. This full-time hybrid role offers a salary of up to £52,000, with an emphasis on managing a team of Social Workers, leading recruitment efforts for Foster Carers, and ensuring compliance with legislation. Ideal candidates will possess a social work qualification and relevant management experience, alongside the ability to work primarily from home.