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Team Leader, Fostering

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Job LocationWeston-super-Mare
EducationNot Mentioned
SalaryCompetitive salary
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent, full-time

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Childrens Support and Safeguarding branch, for a Fostering Team Leader. We are looking for a highly effective individual, with strong leadership skills, who will focus on consistently delivering high-quality standards of practice within our fostering service.We recently launched our first Mockingbird Constellation and have exciting plans for all our foster families to become part of this innovative network of family support. We have ambitious recruitment plans for recruiting new foster carers and in 2020 we have recruited far more local carers than in previous years.We offer a culture of continuous learning, with excellent training opportunities and a trauma informed, strengths-based approach to practice using Signs of Safety (training and support provided if required).We have a modern and flexible working environment, enabling you to work flexibly from multiple locations.You will be part of a large friendly team where your contribution will be highly valued, and you will have the opportunity to shape and improve the services we offer for children, young people and families. This role is well supported by the Service Leader responsible for Corporate Parenting.We are looking for somebody with significant experience of:

  • Working within a fostering team, your experience will include fostering recruitment, fostering support, special guardianship orders and kinship care;
  • Working in statutory, regulated and safeguarding services;
  • Making decisions to safeguard and protect children;
  • Coaching, supervising colleagues.
    • You will lead the fostering team which is responsible for:
  • Recruiting local carers to meet the needs of our children;
  • Expanding our Mockingbird constellations;
  • Delivering an ambitious training programme to staff and carers alongside our training team;
  • Supporting our foster carers so they are able to care for our children in a trauma informed way, while feeling valued by us.
    • If you have experience in these areas and a commitment to providing high standards, we would love to hear from you.We offer
  • A competitive salary
  • Substantial relocation package
  • Generous holiday
  • Excellent local government pension scheme
  • Family friendly policies and flexible working
  • Excellent training
  • Free parking at council offices
  • Access to pool cars, bikes and cycle to work scheme
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service
    • For the above role you must be a qualified Social Worker (with a social Work England Registration) with a passion for working with children and their families to help improve their outcomes and to keep them safe from harm using a strengths-based approach.You will have sound knowledge of relevant childcare legislation, including a clear understanding of Working Together to Safeguard Children. An ability to build effective relationships with children, young people, carers and families.For an informal discussion, please contact Amanda Braund on .There is a wide range of things to do in and around North Somerset, it is possible to:
  • Enjoy long beach walks before and after work in Clevedon, and Weston-super-Mare
  • live or socialise in wonderful Bristol with its diverse cultural offering - which is right next door to us
  • Unwind and relax in our rural spaces and enjoy our peaceful, beautiful countryside setting
    • North Somerset has fantastic transport links
  • The M5 runs down the west coast linking Somerset to Devon and Cornwall in the south, and Gloucestershire and the midlands to the north.
  • It also has a busy railway line linking the county to Bristol and Bath, London, Wales, the midlands and beyond. Bristol Airport is situated in North Somerset and is easily accessed from most locations within the county.
  • We have a growing network of safe cycling routes which enable people to commute or exercise without using their car
    • Youll find lots to enjoy outdoors in North Somerset
  • From walking through bluebell woods or exploring the stunning scenery of the Mendip Hills.
  • From kite surfing to pilot gig racing, kayaking to water skiing North Somerset has some of the best opportunities to try different water sports in the country.
  • Outdoor events from the famous illuminated Guy Fawkes Carnival, to the exciting Enduro Beach Race

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