Fostering Team Leader

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Greenwich Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Fostering Team Leader to join our team at Royal Greenwich Fostering Service. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for leading and continuously improving the quality and effectiveness of our Fostering Service.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage a team of social workers and related fostering professionals to ensure the delivery of high-quality fostering services.
  • Oversee assessments of prospective foster carers and ensure that they meet the necessary standards.
  • Approve Annual Reviews of Foster Carers and ensure that they are up-to-date and accurate.
  • Monitor and control budgets to ensure that we are operating within our means.
  • Ensure that children in Private Fostering Arrangements are safeguarded and their needs are appropriately met.
  • Develop and maintain a good working knowledge of SharePoint, word processing software, spreadsheets, and ICT systems.
  • Prepare thorough and timely reports to support decision-making.
  • Support the development and implementation of the innovative Mockingbird family model.
  • Promote the continuous professional development of Foster Carers.
  • Work as part of a leadership team to contribute to the development and quality assurance of Fostering Service best practice.
What We Offer

We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:

  • Professional supervision and support.
  • Good terms and conditions.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • A welcoming and supportive team environment.
  • Integration with the wider Permanence Service.
  • Rota days equating to an additional 10 days off per year.
  • Ongoing professional development, including a minimum 50 hours protected professional development each year.
  • Small teams allowing more direct contact with and supervision of staff.
  • Excellent support from a highly skilled Service Leader.
  • Travel costs reimbursement worth £1k+, or Essential car user parking (free parking close to the workplace, worth £800+).
  • Royal Greenwich Keyworker housing (after being employed for six months and subject to application and meeting criteria).
About Us

We are a family-friendly, inclusive employer committed to supporting flexible working. We are currently working to a hybrid model, with 3 days being office-based. If you have the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in this role, we would welcome your application.

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