Job description
An Essex based Local Authority is looking for a Fostering Marketing & Recruitment Team Manager to join their newly formed fostering service. This authority are using an innovative vision and embarking on a positive journey for the future using a model of approach called Restorative Practice.
This post will be based within their Marketing and Recruitment Team within the fostering social work service .
As the new Team Manager, you will be taking the lead on recruiting and/or applications for prospective foster carers and managing the pipeline at stage 1 and 2.
Working with the communication team, you will ensure the council provides a first-class professional service by being responsible for the efficient and cost-effective provision of needs-led services to children, young people and their families.
You will be managing a team of 4, managing performance, providing formal professional supervision to staff and ensuring that appraisals are undertaken, identifying skills gaps or training needs are addressed.
What you will receive:
1. A salary up to £56,000 per annum
2. A one off payment of £7500 after three years of service
3. Local Government Pension Scheme
4. Car scheme
5. Cycle scheme
6. Days off for training and progression
7. Progression Opportunities
8. Healthcare scheme
9. Additional benefits