Team Manager

Service Care Solutions - Social Work

Posted 13 days ago, valid for 10 days

Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset BS22 6UN

£41 per hour

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

North Somerset Council is hiring a Team Manager for Fostering (Kinship) with a pay rate of £41 per hour on an agency basis or £35.26 PAYE.
The position requires a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration and proven experience in fostering, particularly in kinship care assessments and support.
This full-time role involves a hybrid working pattern, with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, totaling 37 hours per week.
Key responsibilities include undertaking kinship fostering assessments, providing support to kinship foster carers, and collaborating with children's social workers and legal services.
Candidates should possess excellent assessment and report-writing skills, and the role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and their families.

Job Title: Team Manager – Fostering (Kinship) Location: North Somerset CouncilPay Rate: £41 per hour (Agency) 35.26 PayeWorking Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days in the office, remainder remoteContract Type: Temporary / LocumHours: Full-time (37 hours per week)Job Summary: North Somerset Council is seeking an experienced and skilled Fostering Social Worker with kinship care experience to join our Fostering Team. You will focus on assessing, supporting, and supervising kinship carers to ensure safe, stable, and nurturing placements for children.This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a child-centred, trauma-informed service that places the welfare and stability of children at the heart of decision-making. You will join a supportive and dynamic team committed to promoting best outcomes for children in family-based care.Key Responsibilities:

Undertake kinship fostering assessments (Form C and SGO assessments) in line with national guidance and statutory requirements.
Provide ongoing supervision and support to kinship foster carers, ensuring placements are safe and sustainable.
Work closely with children’s social workers, legal services, and the fostering panel to progress care planning and permanency arrangements.
Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, court proceedings, and fostering panel as required.
Maintain up-to-date, high-quality case recordings and documentation.
Participate in team meetings, supervision, and service development activities.

Requirements:

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
Proven experience in fostering, particularly in kinship care assessments and support
Sound knowledge of fostering regulations, safeguarding, and permanency planning
Excellent assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills
Ability to manage a varied caseload independently and meet deadlines
Enhanced DBS clearance

Benefits:

Competitive £41 per hour rate
Hybrid working model – 3 days in the office for collaborative work, 2 days remote
Supportive team environment with regular supervision
Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and their carers

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