Fostering Practice Manager

A charity is looking for a team manager for their fostering service that covers Wales
. This is a permanent and part-time (3 days) position that is hybrid working
.

You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)

This charity is well known for being a leading champion of diversity and quality within fostering. They have several regionally based teams across the UK, as well as other children’s services, but this service is based in South Wales and they have a medium sized team of social workers, managers and various back-office staff.

• Managing a team of social workers and a support worker
• Ensuring a continuation of high standards of practice
• Supervision
• Working collaboratively within a multi-agency team
• Working collaboratively with the other practice manager and registered manager
• Overseeing foster carer recruitment & retention

The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in
Children's Social Work, especially fostering services whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation. You will also need to have experience to, at least, a senior social work level where you can evidence experience of supervision/management

• A salary of £44,846 - £48,749 pro rata dependent on experience
• 27 days of annual leave
• Mileage paid at 0.45ppm
• Pension contributions up to 6%
• Death in service cover
• Interest free season ticket loans
• High street Discounts
• Further benefits

For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny

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