Team Manager - Fostering Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Tameside; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Competitive Pay

Supportive Environment

Career Development

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel seeks an Interim Team Manager for the Fostering Team within Children's Social Care, based in Tameside, Lancashire. The role offers flexibility with full-time or part-time options and up to £46 hourly pay.

You will lead the team, provide supervision to foster carers, and drive safeguarding and care planning to secure positive outcomes for children. This interim position emphasizes strategic service development and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a fostering team in children's social care.
• Ability to perform audits and QA checks.
• Experience in safeguarding and care planning.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the fostering team with authority, providing strategic direction and operational oversight.
• Ensure high levels of support and supervision for foster carers and promote excellent outcomes for foster children.
• Perform quality assurance checks, conduct thorough audits, and manage team performance effectively.
• Foster a nurturing environment for workforce development, providing supervision and coaching to inspire growth.
• Oversee safeguarding operations, drive care planning, and ensure the achievement of positive results for children.
• Initiate strategic service developments while maintaining productive partnerships with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Audits

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title

Team Manager - Fostering Team

Specialism

Children's Social Care

Location

Tameside, Lancashire

Salary

Up to £46.00 Hourly

Type

Full Time/Part Time

Team Manager - Fostering Team within Children's Social Care in Tameside, Lancashire, earning £46.00 hourly. This role is ongoing and offers the flexibility of full time or part time work. Have you been searching for a rewarding professional adventure? This is your chance to make a tangible difference, leading a dedicated team in the heart of Tameside. The council is seeking an Interim Team Manager who exudes leadership and possesses the expertise to uplift the Fostering Support, Supervision, and Assessments Service. Your skills will be pivotal in providing top-notch support to foster carers and ensuring the well-being of children.

Perks and benefits

• Flexible Working: Embrace flexibility with full time or part time options, accommodating your work-life balance.
• Competitive Pay: Enjoy competitive rates of pay with the freedom to choose assignments that inspire you.
• Supportive Environment: Benefit from working in a vibrant and supportive team environment where ideas are valued.
• Career Development: Engage in a role that offers diverse experiences, developing new skills and advancing your career.

What you will do

• Lead the fostering team with authority, providing strategic direction and operational oversight.
• Ensure high levels of support and supervision for foster carers and promote excellent outcomes for foster children.
• Perform quality assurance checks, conduct thorough audits, and manage team performance effectively.
• Foster a nurturing environment for workforce development, providing supervision and coaching to inspire growth.
• Oversee safeguarding operations, drive care planning, and ensure the achievement of positive results for children.
• Initiate strategic service developments while maintaining productive partnerships with stakeholders.

Why Tameside is a great place to live and work

Located in the heart of Lancashire, Tameside offers an attractive blend of urban and rural environments, making it an excellent place for both work and leisure. With its strong sense of community and beautiful landscapes, you will find both inspiration and support here. Join us in Tameside, where your skills can shine and your contributions truly matter.