Team Manager - Independent Fostering Agency (100% Remote)
Location: Home-based (Covering South Region: London, Cornwall, Bristol, Dorset)
Salary: £45,000 - £47,500 per annum
Status: Full-time, Permanent
An "Ofsted Outstanding" rated independent fostering agency is seeking an experienced and dedicated Team Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team across the South of England. This is a rare opportunity for a qualified Social Work professional to enjoy a 100% remote working model, managing a stable and dispersed team while maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice and regulatory compliance.
The successful candidate will oversee a dedicated team of five Social Workers across London, Bristol, Dorset, and Cornwall. While the role is primarily home-based, it offers the prestige of working for a nationally recognised provider known for its commitment to placement stability and excellence in foster carer support.
Job Summary
Strategic Leadership: Leading a team of five Social Workers to ensure the delivery of high-quality support and supervision to foster carers.
Regulatory Excellence: Maintaining the agency's 'Outstanding' status by ensuring all practice adheres to National Minimum Standards and Fostering Service Regulations.
Remote Management: Operating a fully remote service, with very occasional travel (estimated 2-3 times every six months) to Bristol or Birmingham for Ofsted inspections, annual meetings, or awards.
Caseload Management: Primarily a management role, though the post-holder may temporarily hold a small caseload in exceptional circumstances (e.g., during recruitment gaps or sickness).
Support & Investigation: Taking a lead role in investigating any allegations or attending support groups as required (noting a historically low rate of allegations within this region).
Duties & Responsibilities
Providing high-quality supervision, mentoring, and annual appraisals for the Social Work team.
Overseeing the support and retention of foster carers across the South region.
Ensuring the safety and well-being of children in placements through rigorous monitoring of outcomes.
Coordinating responses to any placement difficulties or safeguarding concerns.
Leading on service development initiatives to enhance the agency's regional offering.
Collaborating with the Central Home Finding and Recruitment teams to ensure placement matching is effective.
Contributing to the recruitment and induction of new staff members.
Participating in an out-of-hours duty rota (approximately one night every three weeks), though flexible arrangements are available.
Requirements
Qualified Social Worker: Must be registered with Social Work England.
IFA Experience: Essential experience working within an Independent Fostering Agency, either at a Senior Supervising or Management level.
Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage staff and drive performance within a regulatory framework.Apply Share the Opportunity and Earn!
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