Job Description
Join us at Quarriers as a Depute Service Manager with our Fostering & Shared Lives Family Placement Service. This is an amazing opportunity for someone who has a strong background in Social work & Management.
Your new opportunity
Lead and manage Fostering and Shared Lives services: Ensure high-quality, person-centred care delivery, while supporting the Service Manager and deputising in their absence.
Supervise and develop Social Workers: Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the team.
Drive carer recruitment and training: Oversee the recruitment, assessment, and ongoing training of foster carers.
Manage caseloads and provide support: Ensure effective support and monitoring of Supervising Social Workers' caseloads.
Build strategic partnerships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with external agencies and stakeholders.
Support and contribute to service panels: Assist the Service Manager with panel duties, including deputising and providing expert advice.
Ensure regulatory compliance: Maintain adherence to all relevant legislation, regulations, and organisational policies.
Working pattern: This is a full-time role offering 35 hours per week, primarily based in our Glasgow Regional office located in Springburn. There will be travelling req...