Team Manager

National Fostering Agency Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fostering agency as a Team Manager, responsible for ensuring quality service and compliance. You'll support the development of our services and make a difference in the lives of children and young people. This permanent role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, life assurance, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Up to 39 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Pension scheme options

Mental health support services

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Recent experience in fostering and working with children.
• Good working knowledge of the regulatory framework.
• Previous line management experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory standards.
• Support foster carer recruitment and assessment.
• Contribute to strategic development and regional growth.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Flexibility

Education

Current registration with Social Work regulatory council

Job description

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Job Title: Team Manager

Location: Regionally based covering South London

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

If you really want to make your mark in a developing business that is committed to improving the lives of children and young people, we have the role for you!

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Team Manager to join our well-established team at NFA London South. We want someone who places a focus on the positive outcomes of our children and young people. This is your chance to join a supportive, caring, and high-achieving team at NFA!

About the Group

We are part of the National Fostering Group – the UK’s largest independent fostering family.

Our highly skilled and dedicated fostering community supports Local Authorities by providing short or long-term foster placements for thousands of vulnerable children and teenagers throughout the UK. Almost all of our 33 regional fostering agencies are officially recognized by Ofsted, Welsh, and Scottish regulators as either ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’, so it is perhaps not surprising that more people choose to foster with our fostering agencies than any other fostering provider in the UK.

NFA London South covers a vast geographical area including London, Buckinghamshire, Slough, Kent, Surrey, Brighton, and East and West Sussex. This post is pivotal in supporting the Registered Manager in delivering a high-quality service for children, young people, and foster carers. The Team Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory, national minimum standards, and company requirements to maintain and achieve outstanding performance.

The Team Manager also works closely with colleagues and fulfills specific responsibilities related to foster carer recruitment and assessment, referrals and placements, and foster carer learning. The post holder contributes to the strategic development and successful expansion of the region through child and carer-focused projects.

Who we are looking for

You must hold a current registration with the relevant Social Work regulatory council (e.g., Social Work England/Wales, NISCC, SSSC) and have recent experience in fostering and services for children, with a good working knowledge of the regulatory framework, plus some previous line management experience.

Ideally, you will have experience in achieving performance targets and developing services to meet organizational objectives. You will be a strong communicator, both written and verbal, with good IT skills, a flexible and adaptable approach, and the ability to travel to support regional growth.

What’s in it for you?

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:

• Up to 39 days annual leave each year (25 base entitlement + 1 One moment in time + 8 bank holidays + ability to buy up to 5 extra days)
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support services and physical health checks

We also offer a market-leading benefits package through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, which includes:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.

Wherever you work – whether in a city or rural setting – you’ll be part of a dynamic family, aiming high and helping others achieve their goals.

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