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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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East Riding of Yorkshire Council | £42 per hour (LTD)

Position: Independent Reviewing Officer (Child Protection Reviewing Officer)

Council: East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Job Type: Locum

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire

Pay Rate: £42 per hour (LTD)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Temporary (duration TBC)

Working Arrangements: On-site presence required; photographic ID must be presented on the first day

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is currently seeking an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join their Child Protection team. As an IRO, your primary focus will be to ensure that children subject to child protection plans receive robust and timely reviews, with all decisions and plans effectively scrutinised to promote their safety, welfare, and development.

You will act as a critical safeguard for looked-after children and children on protection plans, ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines and a high standard of multi-agency working. This is an important frontline leadership role aimed at improving outcomes for vulnerable children in the local area.

Chair Child Protection Conferences and Looked After Children (LAC) Reviews in accordance with statutory requirements.

Monitor the implementation of child protection and care plans to ensure effectiveness and timeliness.

Maintain independence while ensuring multi-agency accountability.

Challenge and escalate issues where statutory duties or quality standards are not being met.

Contribute to service development through reflective supervision, performance monitoring, and practice improvement.

Maintain accurate and comprehensive case records on the Council's case management system.

Work collaboratively with social workers, families, and key stakeholders to advocate for children's best interests.

Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration

Significant experience in child protection and looked after children work

Previous experience as an IRO or CP Chair is highly desirable

Comprehensive understanding of legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice relating to child protection and looked after children

Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills

Able to confidently challenge and influence multi-agency decisions

Willingness to present photographic ID on the first day of work

Competitive £42 per hour LTD rate

Direct access to exclusive roles with local authorities across the UK

Quick registration and compliance process

Dedicated recruitment consultant support throughout your placement

Referral scheme - earn up to £300 when you refer a friend (T&Cs apply)

Transparent and supportive communication

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take on a pivotal role safeguarding children in East Riding of Yorkshire, please get in touch:
📧 Email:
📞 Call: 0175 655 6972

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Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.