Social Work Team Manager - Fostering

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Social Work Team Manager Locum Role – Fostering Team – Northampton (UK) – £42 per hour – Ongoing contract – Full-time

Step into an exciting role where you will spearhead efforts to improve the lives of young people and families in Northampton as a Social Work Team Manager within the Fostering Team. This rewarding position offers a competitive pay rate of £42 per hour on an ongoing contract, providing you the flexibility and benefits of locum work. Get ready to drive positive change and make a real difference every single day.

Perks and benefits:

• Embrace the freedom of locum work with flexible hours that can suit your lifestyle, allowing for a better work-life balance.
• Competitive hourly rate of £42, ensuring that your expertise is valued and fairly rewarded.
• Acquire diverse experience by working within different teams and environments, enhancing your skill set and career prospects.
• Benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities to further your management capabilities and advance your social work career.
• Step into Northampton – known for its vibrant community and rich history – offering a pleasant work environment with excellent local amenities.

What you will do:

• Lead and oversee the fostering team, ensuring high-quality service delivery that meets and exceeds standards.
• Support and develop team members, providing guidance and supervision to enhance their professional growth.
• Manage complex cases, applying your expertise in social work to deliver effective interventions.
• Work collaboratively with other social work professionals and agencies to ensure a seamless service for children and families.
• Implement and monitor strategies to meet the goals of the fostering team, driving improvements and efficiencies.

Requirements for the Team Manager role:

• Hold a degree or equivalent qualification in social work.
• Must have current registration with Social Work England.
• Showcase recent managerial experience, whether as a Team Manager, Deputy Team Manager, Assistant Team Manager, or in a similar role.
• Display significant frontline experience working within either adults’ or children’s services in a managerial capacity.

Northampton is a great place to live and work, nestled in the heart of England. It offers quaint charm mixed with modern development, with easy access to stunning countryside walks and vibrant cultural scenes. Enjoy the balance of city amenities and rural peace, making it a fulfilling place for social work practitioners to make their mark and enrich their own lives.