Experienced Team Manager needed for our Fostering Team in Exeter, Devon – paying £40 per hour!
Location: Exeter, DevonPay Rate: Up to £40 per hourJob Type: Contract
About the role:
Are you an experienced and motivated social work professional ready to lead a dedicated fostering team? We are seeking a Team Manager for Fostering Recruitment & Assessment in Exeter to drive high-quality service delivery and ensure children and young people receive the support, stability and care they deserve.
In this rewarding leadership role, you will oversee fostering assessments and support services, lead a team of social workers and family practitioners, and ensure statutory responsibilities are met. You will play a key role in developing the team, strengthening partnerships and promoting positive outcomes for children and young people across Devon.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Fostering team, overseeing day-to-day operations, fostering assessments and support services.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality support for foster carers, families and private fostering arrangements.
- Supervise, support and develop a team of social workers and family practitioners, promoting high standards of practice.
- Work collaboratively with social work teams, families, carers and multi‑agency partners to ensure children’s needs are met.
- Oversee assessments of needs and the development of appropriate support plans for carers and families.
- Ensure statutory duties, policies and procedures are consistently followed.
- Manage team resources and budgets effectively to support efficient service delivery.
- Promote reflective practice, continuous learning and a collaborative team culture.
- Your own dedicated specialist consultant
- Access to the widest variety of social work jobs across 150 authorities and private organizations throughout the UK
- Prompt and reliable payroll
- Free DBS and compliance service
- £500 referral fee
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