Fostering Team Manager

A not-for-profit independent fostering agency is looking for a team manager for their fostering service that covers Yorkshire. This is a permanent and full-time position that is hybrid working (2/3 days per week in office).

You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)

About the team

This not-for-profit independent fostering agency is well known for working with a therapeutic approach and their service is rated "good" by Ofsted (2023). They have sister fostering service based in the south of England but this service is based in West Yorkshire and they have 3 social workers in the team, along with 1 registered manager and various back-office staff.

About the job

• Supporting and managing social workers
• Contributing to foster carer retention & recruitment strategies
• Quality assurance
• Upkeeping all relevant compliance & reports
• Business development

About you

The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in fostering to at least a senior social work level whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation. This is a growing team with long-term potential to grow and develop within this.

What's on offer?

• A salary of £42,000 - £47,500 dependent on experience
• Mileage paid at 0.45ppm
• Excellent CPD training & development opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Further benefits

For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny

07587 031 098 / jolweny@charecruitment.com

What do you get from working with me?

• CV enhancement
• Application form enhancement
• Access to many jobs in the market
• One central point of contact
• Interview preparation assistance
• Expert consultation
• Questions answered
• Offer negotiation