Senior Fostering Placements Manager

2 days ago


SouthendonSea, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Fostering Placements Officer to join our team in a 12-month fixed term capacity. As a key member of our fostering service, you will play a vital role in managing, processing, and updating internal systems, making payments to Foster/Kinship Carers, and coordinating foster placements for children and young people who need to be looked after by the Local Authority.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and process internal systems, ensuring accurate and timely updates.
  • Make payments to Foster/Kinship Carers, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinate foster placements, working closely with Social Workers, Supervising Social Workers, and Foster carers to identify and match suitable placements for children and young people.
  • Take a lead role in the day-to-day matching of in-house foster placement vacancies, ensuring the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
Requirements
  • Education to degree level and previous experience within children social care and fostering services.
  • Knowledge of the issues affecting Children Looked After (CLA) and the challenges facing them within the social care system.
  • Awareness of the expectations and challenges that foster carers face in providing care for vulnerable children, along with knowledge of relevant fostering legislation and regulations.
What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you can enjoy a range of benefits, including 25 days annual leave, flexible working, and excellent training and development opportunities. We are committed to supporting you in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.



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