East Riding - Team Manager - Fostering Team - £40 P/H
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is Hiring: Team Manager - Fostering Team
Pay Rate: £40 per hour (umbrella)
Job Location: East Riding, HU17 area
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead their Fostering Team, focusing on the recruitment and support of both mainstream and kinship foster carers. This vital role involves managing a dedicated multi-disciplinary team and ensuring full legislative compliance in all fostering recruitment processes.
Join a local authority that is committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people through high-quality fostering services.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team of Social Workers, Care Coordinators, Panel Members, and Independent Assessors within the fostering service.
Oversee the recruitment, assessment, and approval of mainstream foster carers and kinship carers.
Ensure all fostering recruitment activities comply with relevant legislation, guidance, and local policies.
Provide regular, structured monthly supervision and support to all staff members.
Contribute to service planning, development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Represent the fostering team at panels, strategic meetings, and inter-agency forums.
Essential Requirements:
Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
Proven experience in fostering services and team management.
In-depth knowledge of fostering legislation, safeguarding procedures, and best practice standards.
Strong leadership, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and build effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
What East Riding of Yorkshire Council Offers:
Pay Rate: £40 per hour (umbrella).
A collaborative and supportive working environment.
An opportunity to influence the quality of foster care provision and make a direct impact on children's lives.
Stability within a well-structured team committed to continuous service development.
Why Work with Eden Brown Synergy?
Free DBS check processed and paid for.
Referral bonus of up to £300 for successful candidate referrals.
Bonus if you secure your own placement.
Twice-weekly payroll ensuring quick and easy payments.
A dedicated consultant supporting you from application to placement and beyond.
How to Apply:
If you're an experienced leader with a passion for fostering, apply now to be a part of East Riding of Yorkshire's exceptional Fostering Team.
📧 Contact: Mahek Shah - m.shah @edenbrownsynergy.com
📞 Call directly on 0175 655 6972
Make a difference. Lead the way. Join East Riding of Yorkshire Council's Fostering Team today.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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