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QSW - Fostering Team Manager - Southend-on-sea

QSW - Fostering Team Manager - Southend-on-sea

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Posted 3 days ago, valid for 18 days

Southend-On-Sea, Essex SS30JF

£48,587 per annum

Full Time

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Southend-on-Sea City is hiring two Fostering Team Managers for their Children’s Social Work, Early Help & Youth Support division.
This permanent, full-time position offers a salary of £48,587 per annum and requires a commitment of 37 hours per week.
Candidates must possess a Social Work qualification, registration with Social Work England, and substantial experience in fostering services.
The role involves leading a team of social workers, ensuring high standards of care and support for foster carers and children.
Proven leadership and team management experience, along with excellent communication skills, are essential for success in this key position.

Job Advert: Fostering Team Manager (Permanent)Location: Civic 1, Southend-on-Sea, EssexDivision: Children & Public HealthDepartment: Director of Children's Social Work, Early Help & Youth SupportSalary: £48,587 per annumContract Type: Permanent, Full-TimeHours: 37 hours per week (7.4 hours/day, 5 days/week)Positions Available: 2Make a Difference in Children’s Lives Southend-on-Sea City is seeking two experienced and passionate Fostering Team Managers to join our dedicated Children’s Social Work, Early Help & Youth Support division. This is a permanent opportunity to take on a leadership role within a forward-thinking, child-centred local authority.About the Role As a Fostering Team Manager, you will lead a team of social workers and support staff, ensuring the highest standards of care, support, and oversight for foster carers and the children in their care. This is a key leadership position, requiring a blend of management experience, professional knowledge, and a commitment to making a real difference in the lives of children and young people.Key Responsibilities:

Provide effective leadership and management to the fostering team
Ensure high-quality supervision, assessment, and support for foster carers
Promote safe, stable, and nurturing placements for children and young people
Manage team performance and drive continuous improvement
Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners
Contribute to strategic planning and service development within fostering services

About You: To be successful, you will need:

Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England
Substantial experience in fostering services
Proven leadership and team management experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong understanding of relevant legislation, policy, and best practice in fostering

Too find out more information please contact Jude at , .Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

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QSW - Fostering Team Manager - Southend-on-sea

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