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.
Required skills
- Hold a valid SWE / HCPC
Reference: 52538503
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