Fostering IRO - Practice Manager Qualified Social Worker

Fostering IRO - Practice Manager

LB of Redbridge

£53,946.00 - £56,022.00 + £3k Retention Bonus

About the Role:

As the Fostering IRO Practice Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the operational delivery of the Fostering Team. You will lead a team of HCPC Registered and unregistered staff, ensuring compliance with legislation and local policies while prioritizing the best outcomes for children in care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Team Manager in all aspects of team operations, including workload allocation, maintaining professional standards, and staff supervision and development.
• Lead and manage a team to deliver high-quality services in line with legislative requirements and local policies, promoting a culture of learning and practice development.
• Mentor and coach staff, providing regular supervision and setting developmental targets to enhance individual performance and skills.
• Stay updated on legislative changes, good practice guidance, and local policies, disseminating this information within the team.
• Develop and maintain team plans and objectives aligned with the wider business plan, ensuring compliance and identifying practice development needs.
• Write complex reports and briefing papers on policy and operational issues, actively participating in meetings and case conferences.
• Ensure team members fulfil statutory responsibilities, policies, and standards, maintaining compliance with Equality and Diversity policies and procedures.
• Participate in staff selection processes, ensuring adherence to equalities legislation, good practice guidance, and Council procedures.
• Maintain awareness of health and safety within the workplace, ensuring the safety of staff, clients, and others at all times.

Requirements:

• CQSW, DipSW, BA Social Work, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 1 year of experience supervising professional staff.
• Knowledge of relevant childcare legislation.
• Ability to travel independently to all required areas by the job's responsibilities.

Contact:

If you are interested in this position, please click above to apply now or contact Callum Parr from Ackerman Pierce on for further details.

Note: This job description may be subject to change to meet evolving circumstances and demands.