Fostering Team Manager

Location Ruislip
Job type Permanent
Salary £39000 - £43000 per annum
Reference HQ00095719_1571665437

Sanctuary Social Care currently has a permanent vacancy based in Ruislip for a Team Manager to work within a Fostering Team.

The ideal candidate will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of Social Work Practice in Children's Services and be registered with the HCPC.

As the post holder of this role, you will receive a competitive salary of £39,000 - £43,000 per annum.

Responsibilities:

  • You will motivate, supervise and support the work of your team of Supervising Social Workers to achieve key targets within the area business plan.
  • You will develop and maintain good relations with local authorities within the area to increase placements and business opportunities and further the reputation of the Company whilst ensuring that carers are informed of, and fully comply with all standards policies and guidance, including safe caring guidelines agreed by Capstone.

Requirements of the Team Manager:

  • Degree or equivalent in social work
  • Current HCPC registration
  • Significant senior level frontline experience within children's services
  • Have an up to date knowledge of the Children's Act 1989 and an operational knowledge of the National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services; Fostering Services Regulations 2011, The Care Standards Act 2000 and any other legislation relevant to the needs of looked after children, care leavers and foster carers.
  • Experience of working in fostering related social work and/or children's social work.
  • Experience of assessing potential foster carers is essential.
  • You will hold a full current driver's license and understand the need to at times work unsociable hours when on duty and as needed for care supervision and other placement related needs.

Apply today:

This Team Manager job is advertised by Amanda Hubert; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.