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Fostering Team Manager

Connect2SocialWork
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Exeter, Devon EX6 6PB, England

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Connect2Socialwork is seeking a Team Manager for their Fostering Team in Devon, offering a pay rate of up to £44 per hour on a locum basis.
  • The role requires post-qualified experience and SWE registration, and candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and have access to a car.
  • As a Team Manager, you will oversee support services for fostering assessments, ensuring high-quality support for children and young people.
  • The position includes benefits such as hybrid working, a supportive team environment, and low case loads, along with training and equipment provided.
  • Connect2Socialwork, owned by Kent County Council, offers a range of roles nationwide and provides a dedicated consultant for support.

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of The Children in Devon ?

Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Team Manager to join their great Fostering Team in Devon with a Pay rate up to £44 an hour on a locum basis.

The benefits of this Social Worker role:

  • Hybrid working
  • Supportive team to work in
  • Laptop and training provided
  • Low case load

Job Description

  • As a manager, you will oversee the provision of support services for fostering assessments, ensuring that children and young people in these arrangements receive high quality support. Your leadership will be essential in managing service delivery, implementing development of the team, and ensuring statutory duties are undertaken.

  • Lead and manage the Fostering team, overseeing day to day support and assessments.

  • Ensure the provision of high quality support services for carers, families, and private fostering arrangements.

  • Manage a team of social workers and family practitioners.

  • Work closely with the social work teams, families, carers, and multi agency partners to ensure children's needs are met and that support services are accessible.

  • Oversee assessments of needs and support plans for carers and families.

  • Manage resources and budgets effectively.

Requirements as a Social Worker include:

  • SWE Registration
  • Eligible to work in the UK
  • Drive and have access to a car
  • Post-qualified experience
  • Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork:

  • Free DBS and compliance service
  • Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW
  • Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge
  • Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council
  • Prompt and reliable payroll system
  • "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £400 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
  • "Warm Welcome" bonus - get £250 when you secure a role through our agency*

About Connect2SocialWork

Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role.

All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. *Terms and conditions apply.

Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. *Terms and conditions apply.

If you are interested in this role or would like to hear about other opportunities please get in contact today on or email me

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

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