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Team Manager - Fostering - South West - £41p/h - Hybrid

Tripod Social Care
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Dulverton, Somerset TA22 9HL, England

Salary

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Tripod is seeking Qualified Team Managers with fostering experience for a role in the South West, offering a salary of £41 per hour.
  • The position requires a degree in Social Work or an equivalent qualification, along with registration with Social Work England and experience in statutory social work functions.
  • Key responsibilities include leading a team of social workers, providing safeguarding advice, managing budgets, and ensuring effective performance management and staff training.
  • Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of relevant legislation, as well as a commitment to promoting social change and safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
  • Flexibility is required for hybrid working, and the role involves attending court proceedings and conducting case audits to ensure compliance.

Tripod wishes to speak to Qualified Team Managers with Fostering experience

£41p/h

South West

Hybrid (Flexibility required when on Duty)

Duties:

  • Lead and manage a team of social workers and professionals.
  • Provide safeguarding advice and guidance.
  • Oversee statutory social work services for children, young people, and families.
  • Step in for the Operational Manager when needed. •
  • Ensure effective performance management and staff training.
  • Manage budgets efficiently.
  • Collaborate with partner agencies to improve outcomes.
  • Conduct reflective supervision and manage staff performance.
  • Handle complaints and commendations.
  • Manage social work caseloads to ensure timely service delivery.
  • Attend court proceedings and relevant meetings.
  • Conduct case audits and ensure compliance with procedures.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification.
  • Registration with Social Work England.
  • Experience in statutory social work functions, including safeguarding and support.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to social work practice.
  • Commitment to promoting social change, safeguarding vulnerable individuals, and maximising independence.

Working with Tripod Partners offers you a number of benefits:

  • Your own dedicated specialist consultant
  • Access to the widest variety of jobs across 150 authorities and private organisations throughout the UK
  • Prompt and reliable payroll
  • Free DBS and compliance service
  • £500 referral fees

If this is something you are suited for, please apply with your CV and contact details - Lee Vincent

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.