Qualified Social Worker, Fostering Team Manager
Pay rate £45.20 per hour
Contract role
We are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work as a Team Manager in a Fostering and Permanence Team in Camden.
About the role:
You will lead and manage the Fostering & Permanence Team to ensure the provision of a high quality, comprehensive and effective service, including preparing for inspections. You will positively influence developments that affect social work practice and ensure professional leadership and facilitate collaboration within a multi-agency context as appropriate. The successful candidate will act as the specialist advisor on Fostering and Permanence for Looked After Children and contribute to the development of relevant policy and services. You will effectively use and translate statutory, community, voluntary and independent resources within the context of government legislation, Council, and departmental policy to enhance best practice and contribute to better outcomes for children. You will have the opportunity to work with the proven ‘Camden Model of Social Work’, which Ofsted described as ‘a learning culture, well supported by the use of a systemic model of practice’. You will develop under what Ofsted rated ‘outstanding leadership and management’ where ‘the leadership team have formed a dynamic, professionally fertile environment for Social Workers at all levels of experience to engage with children and families”. We take pride in getting it right first time and you will receive the training and support you deserve to help you deliver for this already first-rate service from day one. If you have the commitment, drive, and ability to deliver high service standards across the borough, then you are the person we are looking for.
Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing and SEND
1. At Vitalis, we’re here to make your career journey seamless and rewarding. Here’s how we support you every step of the way:
2. Dedicated Consultant – Gain access to a specialist consultant who knows the market inside-out, has connections to roles across the UK, and is ready to provide tailored career advice and job search support.
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4. Exclusive Incentives – Enjoy referral schemes, bonuses, and other exciting perks.
Compliance Simplified – Leave the paperwork to us! We handle ongoing compliance, so you can focus on your career.
5. Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and consistently without any worries.
Whether you’re a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you’ll want to hear about.
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
6. Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on or 07521053670 for more information.