๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Team Manager - Children's Services (Fostering)
๐ County Hall, Beverley | East Yorkshire County Council
๐๏ธ Monday to Friday | 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM
๐ท Up to ยฃ48.00/hour (Umbrella)
๐ป Interviews via MS Teams | Start ASAP (Negotiable)
๐ชช Photographic ID required on first day
๐งพ About the Role
East Yorkshire County Council is looking for an experienced and driven Fostering Team Manager to provide leadership and oversight of a dedicated team supporting foster carers and children in care. Based at County Hall in Beverley, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact in children's lives while leading with clarity and compassion.
๐ฏ Key Responsibilities
๐ฅ Lead and supervise a team of fostering social workers and support staff
๐ Ensure high-quality assessments, supervisions, and support plans for foster carers
๐ก๏ธ Promote safeguarding and permanence planning for children and young people
๐ Oversee service performance, data management, and audit compliance
๐ฃ๏ธ Provide leadership during panel preparation, strategy meetings, and reviews
๐ค Collaborate with multi-agency professionals and senior leadership teams
๐งญ Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, fostering standards, and practice guidance
โ What We're Looking For
๐ Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration
๐ Proven experience in children's services management, ideally in fostering
๐ง Strong understanding of fostering regulations, safeguarding, and LAC procedures
๐จโ๐ผ Confident leader with excellent communication, supervision, and organisational skills
๐งพ Enhanced DBS and Photographic ID must be provided on arrival
What happens now?
If you're passionate about making a real difference and meet the qualifications outlined above, we would love to hear from you! Apply on below post
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We look forward to hearing from you!
