INTERNAL Secondment - Fostering Team Manager South Devon (Ref.4840)
- Devon
- Part Time
- £46,549 - £50,603 per annum pro rata
Internal DCC Employees only
12-Month Secondment Opportunity
Part time, 18.5 hrs per week
We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable person who has recent experience of working within fostering and is passionate about working within Fostering Devon in the South Support and Supervision team to manage and lead the team in a restorative and who wants to make a difference to childrens lives.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Team Manager for 18.5 hours per week, to work across Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The South team currently have 2 x 18.5 hour Team Managers, supporting 7 Supervising Social workers and 111 foster carers looking after 120 children and young people, in a variety of family homes including mainstream, with Family and Friends – Kinship, CPAT (children and Parent Assessment Team) and within Devon County Council’s first Mockingbird constellation.
The post holder will need the relevant knowledge and experience of fostering and be responsible for leading, managing and having oversight of the South team, as well as being part of the wider county wide Fostering Devon Management Team. They will need the skills to drive and take part in the development of Fostering Devon as we continue to strive to be good within delivering a fostering service that meets compliance and fulfils its regulatory responsibility. In addition, advocating for foster carers and working in partnership with colleagues across Devon Children’s Services and partner agencies is an essential quality of the role.
Applications are welcomed from Team Managers and Social Workers experienced in the field of Fostering and Children’s Services.
Please describe why you wish to apply for this post and the qualities and experience you bring to the role, including details of qualifications and skills.
Closing date for applications is 18 June 2023, followed by interviews with a date to be confirmed.
If you would like to apply for the secondment, then please discuss with your line manager in the first instance.
Please apply through iTrent via the link.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Emma Nobes - Emma.nobes@devon.gov.uk
We look forward to hearing from you.
- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Council
- Work LocationDevon
- Work Postcode
Devon
- Reference
REQ004840
- Occupational GroupSocial Care & HealthManagement & Senior Management
- Salary Details
£46,549 - £50,603 per annum pro rata
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypePart Time
- Hours
18.5 Hours Per Week
- Closing Date
17/06/2023
- DBS Check Required
Yes