The role
We are looking to appoint, on a 6-month basis, an enthusiastic and influential Team Manager for our Family Friends and Fostering Service who will ensure the provision of a high quality, comprehensive and effective service whilst providing professional leadership to the team and facilitate collaboration within a multi-agency context. The successful candidate will act as the specialist advisor on Fostering and Permanence for Looked After Children and contribute to the development of relevant policy and services.
This will give you an opportunity to to work with the proven ‘Camden Model of Social Work’, which Ofsted described as ‘a learning culture, well supported by the use of a systemic model of practice’. You will develop under what Ofsted rated ‘outstanding leadership and management’ where ‘the leadership team have formed a dynamic, professionally fertile environment for Social Workers at all levels of experience to engage with children and families”.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.
About you
We’re looking for someone who holds a relevant Social Work Qualification and is SWE registered. You will hold relevant and comprehensive knowledge of the legislative framework relating to children, particularly the Children Act 1989, Fostering Service Regulations 2011, National Minimum Standards.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of management and leadership within children’s services, whilst taking the responsibility of ensuring the team is appropriately resourced, managed and supported. You will demonstrate the ability to lead teams to desired business targets, motivate staff and drive performance levels as well as Supervisory experience in social work.
Possess analytical and budget competences as well as IT skills in recording and maintaining data and record information system, experience with strategic and project management would be beneficial. Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills with a diverse range of professionals.
Camden, located in northwest London, is a vibrant and diverse borough known for its rich history, cultural landmarks, and bustling atmosphere.
We are cutting-edge, challenging, vibrant and diverse - at Camden we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 4,400 staff, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.
Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and we need people who share our values. We recruit for attitude and develop for skills.
We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting people, and we’ll redefine what a career can be.
We offer our staff:
The opportunity to work in a children's service environment rates 'Outstanding' by Ofsted
Hybrid Working arrangement
A strong Flexible Working Culture
Pension enrolment
Corporate gym membership
A competitive salary
Season ticket loans
Competitive annual, maternity and paternity leave allowances
Cycle to work scheme
All qualified social work staff will receive a reimbursement of the cost of their Social Work England fee.
For more information about this role, please email resourcing@camden.gov.uk