The postholder will act as a team leader within the fostering service, based in Kingston. They will report to the Fostering branch Manager/ Registered Manager in this branch. Team Leaders will support the fostering team across the board in a broad collaborative approach with the manager. The team leader will supervise social workers within the team, this may include a senior social worker. The team leader will also attend meetings on behalf of the fostering service across the agency, chair stability meetings and assist with auditing, reporting and ofsted requirements, and step in to assist the team members they supervise. The role will support peer supervision and support groups for the foster carers. Team leaders might hold cases but this will be significantly reduced compared to supervisors in the team. Having a strong understanding of fostering regulations is also ideal. The role is creative, supportive and analytical, with the opportunity that you will be well supported and have full access to incredible training opportunities within AfC.
Achieving for Children (AfC) is a community interest company (a not-for-profit social enterprise) created in 2014 by the Royal Borough of Kingston and the London Borough of Richmond to provide their children’s services. In 2017, the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead joined AfC as our third owner.
We deliver the full range of children’s services for the three councils. Achieving for Children is a great place to work for those looking for a new challenge. Our offer to you includes:
A role in an organisation that is supportive
An induction offer that starts before you join and includes a welcome event on your first day of employment.
29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after two years and 35 days after four years
Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
Hybrid or mobile working and the technology and equipment to facilitate this
Positions available in three of the most desirable boroughs in the south - discrete relocation packages are available for selected roles
Travel assistance package for business use, including car and cycle mileage reimbursement, annual season ticket loan or business Oyster cards
Two days accredited Signs of Safety Foundation Training
12 protected Development Days each year for all staff
Access to a huge range of additional professional development opportunities as part of our regional Social Work Teaching Partnership
On occasions we are in the position to offer some additional financial payments for particularly hard to place roles in selected service areas of AfC.
If you would like to have an informal chat about working with us, please email recruitment@achievingforchildren.org.uk