Team Manager - Fostering - Devon

Team manager required for work within the Fostering Team in Devon. This is an exciting opportunity with excellent rates of pay up to £40.00ph. 3 month contract but likely reviewed. Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Office base: Exeter

We are looking for a dedicated and motivated manager to lead our Assessment & Kinship Fostering team.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead our Fostering team. As a manager, you will oversee the provision of support services for fostering assessments, ensuring that children and young people in these arrangements receive high quality support. Your leadership will be essential in managing service delivery, implementing development of the team, and ensuring statutory duties are undertaken.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage the Fostering team, overseeing day to day support and assessments.
- Ensure the provision of high quality support services for carers, families, and private fostering arrangements.
- Manage a team of social workers and family practitioners.
- Work closely with the social work teams, families, carers, and multi agency partners to ensure childrens needs are met and that support services are accessible.
- Oversee assessments of needs and support plans for carers and families.
- Manage resources and budgets effectively.

About you:

Advocating for the children and young people of Devon, you will model social work practice that is of a high standard and in line with statutory obligations. You will champion restorative practice and encourage a collaborative culture, where opportunities for reflection and learning are supported.

You will be Social Work England registered, ideally a driver with access to own car and able to reside and work in the UK

As an Eden Brown Synergy candidate, you can take advantage of our competitive service offering: * Dedicated personal and professional service. * Free DBS check. * CV review service. * Interview advice. * Competitive rates of pay. * Post-placement follow up meetings.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in South please contact Pallavi Gupta at Eden Brown on (phone number removed) or email your CV to:

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