Team Manager - Fostering Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Work-Life Balance

Competitive Compensation

Professional Development

Networking Opportunities

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a experienced Team Manager to lead the Fostering Team in Cardiff. You will oversee assessment, approval and support processes for mainstream, connected and SGO carers, ensuring high quality safeguarding and service delivery.

You'll provide strategic leadership, supervise senior social workers, coordinate with regional managers, and drive recruitment, retention and professional development across the fostering service to benefit children and young people.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Current registration with Social Care Wales.
• Significant skills and experience in effectively managing a social care service.
• Ability to travel across the Cardiff area and attend in-person meetings.
• Willingness to participate in recruitment and retention activities, including out-of-hours commitments where required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality services are delivered for the assessment, approval, and support of mainstream, 'When I am Ready', connected and SGO carers, as well as supported lodgings providers.
• Make safe and robust decisions, particularly regarding safeguarding, referrals, assessment, and work allocation in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Take prompt action following any incident involving a cared-for child or young person to ensure their protection and safety.
• Provide effective leadership to the service and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and good practice.
• Support and work alongside principal social workers, social workers, and support workers.
• Collaborate closely with the Foster Wales Regional Development Manager, Regional Marketing Officer, and Recruitment Support Officers on recruitment and retention activities.
• Directly supervise principal social workers and serve as a panel advisor to the fostering panel, ensuring smooth panel operations.
• Lead performance management and quality assurance for the service, reporting as required to the children’s management team.

Job description

Job Title:
Team Manager - Fostering Team

Specialism:
Children's Social Care

Location:
Cardiff, UK

Salary:
£49.92 per hour

Type:
Ongoing | Full Time

Team Manager - Fostering Team within Children's Social Care in Cardiff UK, earning £49.92 hourly. Full-time. Ongoing. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to step into a pivotal role within our Fostering Team in Cardiff. We are seeking someone with exceptional leadership skills and a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and young people. Join us to lead a motivated team and drive quality services in fostering.

Perks and benefits:

• Hybrid Working: The service is based in County Hall, Cardiff, with hybrid working options available, offering you the flexibility to balance work and personal commitments.
• Work-Life Balance: Make the most of your time in the vibrant city of Cardiff while maintaining a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.
• Competitive Compensation: As a locum worker, you'll enjoy excellent rates of pay that recognise your experience and expertise.
• Professional Development: Broaden your experience and skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Networking Opportunities: Expand your professional network while working alongside experienced colleagues and stakeholders across the fostering sector.

What you will do:

• Ensure quality services are delivered for the assessment, approval, and support of mainstream, 'When I am Ready', connected and SGO carers, as well as supported lodgings providers.
• Make safe and robust decisions, particularly regarding safeguarding, referrals, assessment, and work allocation in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Take prompt action following any incident involving a cared-for child or young person to ensure their protection and safety.
• Provide effective leadership to the service and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and good practice.
• Support and work alongside principal social workers, social workers, and support workers.
• Collaborate closely with the Foster Wales Regional Development Manager, Regional Marketing Officer, and Recruitment Support Officers on recruitment and retention activities.
• Directly supervise principal social workers and serve as a panel advisor to the fostering panel, ensuring smooth panel operations.
• Lead performance management and quality assurance for the service, reporting as required to the children’s management team.

Requirements:

• Hold a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Current registration with Social Care Wales.
• Significant skills and experience in effectively managing a social care service.
• Ability to travel across the Cardiff area and attend in-person meetings.
• Willingness to participate in recruitment and retention activities, including out-of-hours commitments where required.

Cardiff is a bustling city with a rich cultural heritage and vibrant social scene. From its historic landmarks to its beautiful parks, Cardiff offers a fantastic quality of life. Whether you're a fan of bustling city life or serene nature, Cardiff provides the perfect backdrop for your career and personal adventures. Join us and make a real impact in a city that's as dynamic as the role itself!