Fostering Team Manager - IFA

Manages and leads a team of supervising social workers and support staff to

• Ensure that all statutory requirements are met and that staff are fully updated in respect of current developments, new guidance, research or legislation
• Ensure at all times you work with a commitment to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in care, their foster family and staff
• Works in accord with all the policies and procedures of the organisation, especially those relating to Child Protection and Safeguarding, observing at all times the strict rules of confidentiality appropriate to the role
• Works flexibly to ensure an appropriate level of support is offered and maintained, with response outside of normal hours as required
• Raise emerging issues within operating area
• Respond to safeguarding concerns in line with agency policy and procedures
• Ensures annual reviews of foster carers take place in accord with the procedures laid down by the organisation.

Undertakes and supervises the recruitment and assessment of prospective foster carers in accordance with the organisation's policies and procedures.

• Facilitates and takes part in local recruitment activities
• Contributes to the planning of and participates in national recruitment activities
• Undertakes and ensures that effective initial visits are carried out
• Supervises the completion of foster carer assessments, ensuring reports are compiled to a high standard and are presented to panel within agreed timescales and follow up procedures adhered to