An ‘outstanding’ IFA with a therapeutic focus and excellent reputation requires a Deputy Manager to join their “outstanding” rated service based to support their SE regions in Kent and Sussex

This IFA has an excellent local reputation and has a fantastic team ethos. You will be joining an ethical fostering agency that really prides itself of the level of service they provide to carers, young people and the referring local authorities.

They are looking for a dedicated and dependable individual to work with and develop both their therapeutic and mainstream service. You will be responsible for working closely with the Team Manager to manage and develop the local social work team that supports foster carers, children and young people in placements as well as for the recruitment, training, assessment, approval, supervision, support and development of foster carers in the local area.

As a Deputy Area Manager, you will be responsible for the formal supervision and management of all social work staff in the local office, including a case supervision of clinical practitioners, as well as guiding the local administrative staff. This includes ensuring all recording systems for children, carers and staff are maintained in line with procedures and all tasks are completed in and effective and efficient manner to support the fostering service. You will also be required to allocate new tasks and responsibilities within the team and input into caseload discussions/decisions.

The successful candidate will need to attend and report to management meetings as well as convene and chair both local team and clinical meetings regarding children and young people placed with the IFA

You will be responsible for liaising and negotiating with Local Authorities in relation to children in placement as well as meeting regularly with them to ensure that the principles of partnership are upheld and positive working relationships are developed.

You will be / have:

• A qualified social worker
• SWE registered
• Current / recent experience within the fostering sector
• Excellent knowledge of fostering legislation, policies and procedures
• Have creativity, drive and ambition around growing and nurturing a fostering service
• Previous staff support / supervisory experience
• A car owner / driver

Salary is £44,000 – £47,790 + a fantastic range of benefits

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