Social Work Team Manager - Fostering Team in Durham, County Durham

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker Team Manager -  Fostering Team
Location: Durham, UK
Salary: £37.66 Hourly
Job Type: Ongoing
Employment Type: Hybrid

We are on the lookout for a brilliant Social Worker Team Manager to lead our dynamic Fostering Team in Durham. This role is perfect for someone eager for a challenge and ready to make an impactful difference in the community. You’ll be earning a competitive hourly rate while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working model. This position is full-time and ongoing, offering you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a rewarding environment.

Perks and benefits:

- Hourly Salary: Enjoy the flexibility and competitive benefits of being paid hourly, allowing you control over your earnings.
- Professional Development: Gain unique experiences and further your career with various training and development opportunities.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility that hybrid working can provide, with a mix of office and flexible home-working days.
- Supportive Team Environment: Join a passionate team where your insights and efforts are valued and encouraged.

We are seeking to recruit a Team Manager for our Fostering South team for a one-year interim cover while the current post holder is on secondment. The successful candidate will manage a team of skilled fostering social workers, supported by a social work consultant acting as a deputy manager. The team is responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance of approved mainstream foster carers in the South of the County. The Team Manager oversees the fostering service's statutory requirements, ensuring excellent service delivery and quality assurance. You will be central in supporting and driving high performance within the team. Due to the hands-on nature of this role, candidates will need to work hybrid, with some days required in the office at Seaham.

What you will do:

- Lead and manage a team of fostering social workers, nurturing their professional growth.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements for fostering services.
- Oversee and support high-quality performance for optimal service delivery.
- Collaborate with and support foster carers for the South of the County area.
- Enhance operational protocols and implement service improvements.

Durham offers a fantastic living and working environment, enriched with history, culture, and beautiful scenery. This bustling city provides a wonderful backdrop for personal and professional life, making it an excellent place to advance your career and immerse yourself in a vibrant community. Embrace the opportunity to live and work in a city that perfectly blends traditional and modern influences.

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