Fostering Team Manager

Job Title: Agency Fostering Team Manager

Location:Tameside, Greater Manchester

Salary:£40 per hour (including hybrid working)

About Tameside Council:Tameside Council is a local government authority serving the diverse communities of Tameside, Greater Manchester. Committed to providing high-quality services and support to its residents, Tameside Council values innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity.

Position Overview:Tameside Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Fostering Team Manager to join their dynamic fostering services team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and manage our agency Fostering Team, ensuring the delivery of exceptional fostering services to children and young people in need. You will be supporting Supervising Social Workers to manage a team of 150 foster carers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the agency Fostering Team, providing direction, support, and supervision to team members.
• Oversee the recruitment, assessment, and training of agency foster carers, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Develop and implement strategies to effectively match children and young people with suitable foster placements, considering their individual needs and circumstances.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance and outcomes of agency fostering placements, implementing interventions and support as required.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including social workers, schools, and partner agencies, to promote positive outcomes for children and young people in foster care.
• Ensure that all agency fostering activities adhere to statutory requirements, policies, and procedures, maintaining high standards of safeguarding and child welfare.

Requirements:

• Social work qualification
• Registered with social work England
• Eligible to work in the UK
• A full UK license holder

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate (£40 per hour) inclusive of hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
• Supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development and advancement.