Head of Fostering opportunity for an experienced Social Care Managerial professional…
We are currently looking for a Social Work Manager, who is experienced, committed and passionate about shaping the lives of young people, to join our well established client in Children’s Services, reporting into the Assistant Director, working in the Rustington office and overseeing their South Region.

The Role:

• Lead team of experienced and successful Operations Managers and Social Workers, offering managerial support and leadership. Manage in a therapeutic, and supportive manner, with a  focus on the potential and ability of the team in place.
• Ensure that the young people in care in the South Region are in a positive, well managed environment allowing them to reach their full potential.
• Offering training and development to Social Workers, with focus on producing a high performing region – overseeing operational excellence, financial performance, and delivering / maintaining an organisational business plan.
• Working alongside the Assistant Director of Fostering, stepping in and taking on ad-hoc responsibilities as and when necessary.

What is on offer

• Car Allowance – £100 p/m car allowance to allow you to work flexibly from different locations.
• Wellbeing – Access to therapeutic wellbeing sessions with our Therapeutic Services team.
• Bonuses – Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice.
• Medicash – Cashback for various medical appointments & treatments including optical and dental, as well as discounts on a range of online and instore retailers.
• Life Assurance Scheme – Named beneficiaries qualify for 3x annual salary after successful completion of probationary period.
• Increased Holiday – 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days within 4 years, plus all bank holidays. Additional 2.5 days each year for your birthday, a health and wellbeing day and a half day for festive shopping.

About you

• Have a car and a valid driving licence to facilitate travel to support your team and meetings nationally at other Compass offices.

• Have experience working towards KPI’s focused on growth and carer recruitment and retention.
• Extensive knowledge of the child protection and safeguarding practices and and ensure that they are fully embedded across the region.
• Have relevant Social Work Degree.

Recruitment Timeline:
We are keen to appoint the right candidate and encourage prompt applications. The recruitment process includes initial screenings, followed by interviews with shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will receive an offer subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

To apply, please submit your CV and application form. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Courtney on 01926 356 547 or email courtney@hamptonsresourcing.com.