Team Manager- Fostering - Cardiff
Location
Cardiff | United Kingdom
Job description
Are you passionate about positively impacting the lives of children and young people? We are proud to be working with a forward-thinking independent fostering agency, where ambition drives their future plans. Whether you're an experienced Social Work Manager seeking a new challenge or a dedicated practitioner ready for career progression, we want to hear from you.
Fostering Team Manager will join a experienced and successful team in Cardiff. With occasional travel to the Wrexham office and beyond, you'll lead a team of reflective and creative Supervising Social Workers, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure every child in our care reaches their full potential.
As part of this hybrid working role, you'll:
- Contribute to agency strategic plan, delivering operational excellence, continuous improvement, and financial performance while prioritizing child safeguarding.
- Lead, motivate, and guide your team to provide outstanding care and outcomes, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards.
- Achieve regional targets for placement growth and carer recruitment, prioritizing the needs of children and carers.
- Safeguard children in our care, supporting the Registered Manager in monitoring Schedule 6/7 matters and liaising with Ofsted when necessary.
- Foster strong relationships with local authority customers through excellent communication and engagement skills.
To qualify, you'll need a relevant social work qualification and registration with Social Care England or equivalent.
Benefits include:
- Career Development: Numerous career paths and support for advancement into senior roles.
- Competitive Salary: Structured pay grades based on training and experience.
- Car Allowance: Monthly allowance for flexible working arrangements.
- Wellbeing: Access to therapeutic sessions with our Therapeutic Services team.
- Bonuses: Service awards and recognition for outstanding practice.
- Discounts & Awards: Access to benefits through Perkbox and monthly voucher awards.
- Life Assurance Scheme: Coverage equivalent to three times your annual salary.
- Increased Holiday: Generous annual leave and additional days for special occasions.
For a informal chat about this role call Laura on 0151 559 8680
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Salary
£42k - £48k per annum
