JOB-20240819-db742659

Manager – Fostering Support & Development Team

Job Title: Manager – Fostering Support & Development Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children’s Services
Location: Medway, UK
Salary: £47.00 per hour
Contract Type: Locum (3 months)
Hours: Full-time / Hybrid working

Step into a pivotal leadership role as a Fostering Support & Development Team Manager within Children’s Services in Medway. This is a 3-month locum opportunity offering £47.00 per hour, where you’ll bring your skills and insight to strengthen a dedicated fostering service. The position offers hybrid flexibility, typically working 2–3 days per week in the office, with the potential for additional office time when on duty.

This role is ideal for an experienced manager who can integrate smoothly into an established team, providing guidance, stability, and enhanced capacity within the fostering service.

Perks and Benefits:

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy a balanced week with a mix of office-based and remote working for greater flexibility.

• Attractive Hourly Pay: Immediate financial reward for your expertise at £47.00 per hour.

• Varied Workload: Engage with a diverse range of responsibilities to keep each day rewarding and dynamic.

• Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with skilled professionals across Children’s Services.

• Professional Development: Enhance your management and leadership skills within a forward-thinking and supportive environment.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and support a multidisciplinary team including Supervising Social Workers, Family Support Workers, and a Placement Officer, ensuring high standards of practice.

• Oversee the support, supervision, and development of foster carers, ensuring placements are stable, safe, and effective.

• Conduct Annual Reviews, assess performance, and maintain compliance with statutory frameworks and organisational policies.

• Facilitate and chair meetings, forums, and consultations with foster carers, promoting open communication and collaborative working.

• Implement innovative approaches to improve service delivery, with a focus on quality assurance and safeguarding.

• Provide strategic input and guidance to enhance outcomes for children and young people in foster care.

About You:

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.

• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualified experience in a Local Authority setting, including management or senior practitioner roles.

• Strong understanding of fostering regulations, safeguarding frameworks, and Children’s Services legislation.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with appropriate business insurance.

Why Medway?

Medway offers the perfect mix of opportunity and lifestyle — a vibrant community with a rich maritime heritage, beautiful countryside, and excellent transport connections to London and the South East. Whether you enjoy cultural attractions, waterfront walks, or a strong sense of community, Medway provides a fantastic backdrop for both work and leisure.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning recruitment agency with an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews. We specialise in matching dedicated social care professionals to rewarding locum roles across the UK. Our team is committed to providing competitive pay rates, ongoing support, and career-enhancing opportunities tailored to your expertise.

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