Senior Fostering Team Lead - Transform Young Lives

Compass Fostering; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Wellbeing

Bonuses

Medical Platform

Awards

Life Assurance

Increased Holiday

Career Development

Job summary

Compass Fostering in Whitstable is recruiting a Fostering Team Manager to lead supervising social workers, driving excellence in practice and safeguarding for children in care. The role involves regional travel, collaboration with the Head of Fostering, and ensuring high-quality service delivery across the team.

You will oversee operational performance, recruitment and retention of carers, and keep regulatory standards at the forefront, while building strong relationships with local authorities

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in social work and registration with Social Care England (or equivalent).
• Experience leading supervising social workers or similar teams.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Fostering Service and deliver the overarching strategic plan for Compass Fostering.
• Lead, motivate and guide a team of social care practitioners to deliver outstanding care and safeguarding.
• Ensure high quality, reflective practice is documented, evidenced and quality assured.
• Work to regulatory standards and ensure practice is consistently high and compliant.
• Achieve regional targets for placement growth and carer recruitment/retention.
• Provide day-to-day operational support to Supervising Social Workers and develop a skilled, motivated team.
• Liaise with Ofsted on Schedule 6/7 matters when delegated and monitor safeguarding processes.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with LA customers and other stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Regulatory understanding

Education

Social work qualification

Job description

Compass Fostering in Whitstable is recruiting a Fostering Team Manager to lead supervising social workers, driving excellence in practice and safeguarding for children in care. The role involves regional travel, collaboration with the Head of Fostering, and ensuring high-quality service delivery across the team.

You will oversee operational performance, recruitment and retention of carers, and keep regulatory standards at the forefront, while building strong relationships with local authorities