Fostering Team Manager

We are looking for a qualified social worker to join a 'not for profit' organisation as their Fostering Team Manager.

ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND

About the role

This is a great opportunity to join a home-working, not-for-profit, organisation. The Team Manager is responsible for the successful recruitment of new foster carers into the organisation, proactively building excellent relationships with potential fostering applicants & guiding them through the assessment & approval process.

Within this role, the key responsibilities will also include overseeing the assessment process, managing and providing quality assurance for all Form F assessments, work closely with area teams to identify training opportunities, and attend and provide information in team meetings.

About you

A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) is essential to be considered for this role. Experience of working in Children's Services would be ideal, and a background in Fostering would be highly desirable. The ideal applicant will also need to have previous experience within a Management role.

This is a home-working position; however it is essential you have a full driver's licence with access to your own vehicle, some travel will be required for recruitment activity and training events across Wales and Bristol.

What's on offer?

• Salary up to £48,126 per annum
• Generous home-working allowance = £750
• Excellent holiday entitlement = 31 days annual leave PLUS 8 Bank Holidays!
• Ongoing professional development
• Supportive workplace culture
• Homeworking 'bundle' including annual allowance & IT equipment

Job type: Full-time / Permanent

For more information, please get in contact:

Sarah Tomlin - 07425 728375

stomlin@charecruitment.com