Team Manager - Family, Friends and Fostering

Camden Council; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental organization in the UK is seeking a Team Manager for their Fostering Team. The role involves overseeing the support and development of Foster Families within a rated outstanding service. Candidates must be fully accredited Social Workers with at least two years of experience in management, and a strong track record in fostering services. Responsibilities include providing professional leadership, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and preparing the team for inspections. Join a dynamic environment promoting innovation and social change.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Interest-free loans

Access to staff networks

Career development and training

Wellbeing support and activities

Qualifications

• Requires current SWE registration and at least two years' experience.
• Proven management experience within fostering services.
• Knowledge of relevant legislative frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Fostering Team to provide high-quality service.
• Oversee support and development of Foster Families.
• Ensure team is resourced and prepared for inspections.

Skills

Management and leadership

Analytical skills

Budget management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Fully qualified and accredited Social Worker

Job description

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and influential Team Manager for our Fostering Team, who has experience of fostering and working with Kinship and Foster carers. We are looking for a manager who will ensure the provision of a high quality, comprehensive and effective service whilst providing professional leadership to the team and facilitate collaboration within a multi-agency context. A Team Manager, with excellent track record of performance, managing a team of minimum 5 workers, KPIs and excellent standards and strategies to ensure the quality of service is maintain all times. The Team Manager, will be working with the approved Foster Families and Kinship foster carers, will oversee the Support and Development of carers. The Fostering Team works closely with the Children Looked After, Care Leaver service and the Adopt London North. As Team Manager you will focus on developing and embedding systemic thinking and way of working, to deliver good quality social work practice and partnership working thereby effecting improved outcomes for children and families.

We use a unique way of working within Camden's Relational Practice Framework, which is a relationship-based practice, where relationships are at the heart of what we do. It is based on strong relationships between social workers and families and informed by their experiences. Being relational means Camden children, young people, parents and carers, networks, residents and communities experience a workforce that is curious, kind, courageous, honest and collaborative. We have been rated outstanding by Ofsted and are continually looking to innovate and maintain these standards. This is an opportunity to join a thriving & dynamic service with an OFSTED rating of OUTSTANDING. If you share these values we would love you to apply. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service.

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity it is essential that the successful candidate is a fully qualified and accredited Social Worker with current Social Work England (SWE) registration and has at least two years' post qualifying experience. You will have a proven track record of management and leadership within fostering services, whilst taking the responsibility of ensuring the team is appropriately resourced, managed and supported and prepared for an inspection. You will demonstrate the ability to lead teams to desired business targets, motivate staff and drive performance levels as well as Supervisory experience in social work.

You’ll have a comprehensive knowledge of the legislative framework relating to children particularly the Children Act 1989, Fostering Service Regulations 2011, National Minimum Standards and other relevant guidance and standards governing work with children and families is required. Additionally you’ll possess analytical and budget competences as well as IT skills in recording and maintaining data and record information system, experience with strategic and project management would be beneficial. Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills with a diverse range of professionals.

Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity

• 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities based on the needs of the service
• Interest free loans
• Access to our incredible staff networks
• Career development and training
• Wellbeing support and activities