Team Manager(Social Work) - Kinship & Special Guardianship Team

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Job Title: Team Manager Social Work - Kinship & Special Guardianship Team
Location: Exeter, UK
Salary: £40 per hour DoE
Duration: 3 months

Are you an inspiring leader looking to make a real difference in the world of social work? We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and motivated Team Manager to lead our Kinship & Special Guardianship Order Support and Private Fostering team in Exeter for a period of 3 months. Earning a competitive rate of £40 per hour DoE, you will play a key role in ensuring high-quality support for children in kinship care and fostering arrangements. This temporary full-time position offers a chance to showcase your leadership skills and make a positive impact on young lives.

Perks and benefits:

• As a locum, you have the benefit of flexible working arrangements that fit your lifestyle.
• With the potential for hybrid working and office location discussions at the interview, you can balance work and personal commitments.
• Enjoy the ability to gain varied experience by working in different environments and boosting your career profile.
• With support for continuous professional development, you will stay at the forefront of social work practice.

What you will do:

• Lead and manage the Special Guardianship Order Support team and the Private Fostering team, overseeing daily support and assessments.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality support services for kinship carers, SGO families, and private fostering arrangements.
• Manage a team of social workers and family practitioners, fostering development and teamwork.
• Collaborate with social work teams, families, carers, and multi-agency partners to ensure children's needs are met and support services are accessible.
• Oversee assessments of needs and create support plans for carers and families.
• Manage resources and budgets to maximise service efficiency and impact.

About you:
Champion the welfare of children and young people in Devon, endorsing high standards of social work practice aligned with statutory obligations. You will champion restorative practices and promote a culture of reflection and learning. Deliver on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring for your team to create the best outcomes for children and families.

Your skills and experience should include:

• A social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Extensive experience in children's services, particularly in fostering, kinship care, or special guardianship.
• Proven leadership and management experience within a local authority or related setting.
• Strong knowledge of the legal framework surrounding kinship care, SGOs, and private fostering.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in managing budgets and resou