Location: Stafford, UK
Job type: Permanent / Full Time
Sector & subsector: Childcare / Social Worker
Salary: £42,500.00 - £45,000.00 Annual
We’re looking for an experienced Social Worker to step into a Practice Manager role within our fostering service. If you’re passionate about supporting carers, developing social work practice, and want to work in a supportive family-owned agency, this could be your next step.
About Us
Family Care is a family-owned fostering agency with over 30 years’ experience supporting children and carers across the Midlands and North West. We work therapeutically to achieve the best outcomes for young people.
The Role
We’re seeking a motivated Practice Manager to lead and support a team of Supervising Social Workers. You’ll oversee quality of practice, foster carer assessments and reviews, and contribute to inspections and improvement work. This role also deputises for the Registered Manager.
What You'll Do:
What You'll Need:
What You'll Get:
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a flexible, supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of the young people and foster carers we support.
Safeguarding
Family Care is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references. A criminal record will not automatically bar you from employment.
We employ people with a range of Social Care experience including Social Workers, Educators and Level 3 Qualified Residential Care staff.
However, we also welcome applications from individuals with no work experience in social care, but who have a wealth of life experience and a desire to make a difference.
To be the best we can be
Continuously improve and develop
Think outside the box
Leave a positive impact
Always do the right thing
Family Care are accredited ‘Investors in People’ since our inception and strive to maintain that level of accreditation.
Since our early days we have nurtured some of the brightest talent in the social care industry by continuously investing in and supporting their development.
We have supported staff to complete their Social Work degree and Management Qualifications, and have a well-planned training calendar of events throughout the year to ensure that you are always at the forefront of new developments in Social Care and Education.
Our holistic approach to staff engagement and retention is underpinned by the Secure Base Model.
So, if you want an employer who wants you to be the best and will give you the best in return, Family Care could be the place for you.
Our mission is to significantly improve children’s lives. To do that we need help from people who share our passion and work ethic
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