Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Assistant Team Manager to join the Fostering Team for Wokingham Borough Council.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Support the operational management of the fostering service, ensuring high standards of practice are maintained.
* Supervise, mentor and support Social Workers and fostering staff within the team.
* Oversee foster carer recruitment, assessments, approvals and ongoing support.
* Ensure foster carers are appropriately trained and supported to meet the needs of children in care.
* Contribute to placement matching, stability and permanency planning.
* Work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
* Ensure all work is completed in line with fostering regulations and statutory guidance.
Working Pattern:
* Hybrid working
Pay Rate:
* £42 p/h Umb
Essential Requirements:
* Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
* Minimum 3 years' experience in children's social care, ideally within fostering
* Supervisory or management experience within a fostering or children in care setting
* Social Work England Registration
* Strong knowledge of fostering regulations and relevant legislation
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout
Please apply with an up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.
Please contact me on (phone number removed) or K.Dsouza@ (url removed)
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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