Compass Community
Fostering Team Manager
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Fostering Team Manager
Are You a Life Changer?
Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?
About the Role
Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fixing, together.
This is the work. And we’d like you to be part of it.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Fostering Team Manager to join our experienced and successful team responsible for:
- Leading an experienced team of Supervising Social Workers whom are reflective and creative in practice.
- Working collaboratively with all stakeholders.
- Ensuring children and young people in our care reach their full potential.
This role is based at our Newton Aycliffe office; however, regional travel is part of the role to support your team, and national travel will be required to visit other Compass offices. A car and a valid driving licence are essential for this position.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Contribute to the Fostering Service in delivering the overarching strategic plan for Compass.
- Work with the Head of Fostering in delivering:
- Operational excellence
- Continuous improvement
- Financial performance of the organisation
- Safeguarding children and young people
- Lead, motivate, and guide a team of social care practitioners to ensure we provide outstanding care and achieve the best possible outcomes for our children. Ensure:
- Child protection and safeguarding principles are embedded in practice.
- Work within:
- Compass Fostering Policy
- Legal and regulatory standards
- Requirements
- Ensure the team’s practice is of a consistent high quality, being:
- Reflective
- Evidence-based
- Documented
- Quality assured.
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Drive:
- Regional placement growth
- Foster carer recruitment and retention
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Ensure all placement decisions are child-centred and supportive of carers’ needs.
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Demonstrate a positive and dynamic leadership and management style, responsible for providing:
- Day-to-day operational support to your team of Supervising Social Workers.
- Creation of a highly skilled, trained, and motivated team.
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Safeguard the children and young people in our care:
- Support the Registered Manager within monitoring Schedule 6/7 matters.
- Liaise with Ofsted, as appropriate, or have delegated responsibility for this task.
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Demonstrate excellent communication and engagement skills in:
- Developing, managing, and strengthening key LA customer relationships.
Requirements
- Have a:
- Relevant professional qualification in social work
- Be:
- Social Work England (or equivalent) registered
Benefits of Joining Compass Fostering
- Career Development:
- Many career paths are available, recognising hard work and supporting professional progression.
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Competitive Salary:
- Structured pay grades based on your training and experience.
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Car Allowance:
- £100 per month to allow you to work flexibly from different locations.
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Wellbeing:
- Access to therapeutic wellbeing sessions with the Therapeutic Services team.
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Bonuses:
- Service awards of:
- £200 (after 2 years)
- £400 (after 5 years)
- £600 (after 10 years)
- Recognition award: Up to £500 for outstanding practice.
- Service awards of:
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Medical Platform:
- Cashback for various medical appointments and treatments, including optical and dental with MediCash.
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Awards:
- Winners can receive up to £150 in monthly vouchers through REACH Awards.
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Life Assurance Scheme:
- 3x annual salary after successful completion of probation review.
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Increased Holiday:
- Commencing with 25 days annual leave, which can increase to 28 days within 4 years.
- In addition, all bank holidays are included, plus:
- 2.5 days each year for your birthday.
- A health and wellbeing day.
- A half-day festive shopping day.
About Compass Community
Compass is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with:
- Diverse backgrounds
- Varying cultures
- Broad perspectives
- Varied experiences
— to support our children and young people.
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