Experienced Fostering Team Leader Wanted

19 hours ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Ltd Full time

Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with an exceptional reputation, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Work Team Manager to lead a well-established Children's service in Cardiff.

Job Description

As a Team Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring quality services are delivered for the assessment, approval, and support of mainstream, connected, and SGO carer and supported lodgings providers. You will also make safeguarding decisions, referrals, assessment, and allocation of work in line with statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Direct supervision of the principal social workers and the Fostering Services Training and Development Officer
  • Act as panel advisor to the fostering panel, linking closely with the fostering panel administrators to ensure the effective running of the panel business
  • Lead in the performance management and quality assurance of the service, reporting as required to the children's management team

Requirements:

  • Degree or equivalent in social work
  • Current Social Care Wales registration
  • Recent managerial experience, working as a TM, DTM or ATM, etc.
  • Significant frontline experience in Adults/Children's Services working as a Team Manager
  • Must be able to travel within the Cardiff area and be available for in-person meetings, and to participate in recruitment and retention activities including out of hours as required

The estimated salary for this position is around £45 per hour (assignment rate). This role offers excellent opportunities for professional development and a chance to work with a reputable organization in the field of Children's Social Work.



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