Team Manager - Recruitment and Retention (Fostering)

Oldham is a wonderful place of diversity, where people of all cultures come together. This is one our greatest strengths and our social workers enjoy using a breadth of skills and gaining a variety of experiences whilst supporting children and families from diverse backgrounds. We use systemic practice as our chosen practice model, focusing on building relationships with children and families, understanding the context and family dynamics, and reflectively learning together. 2024 has seen the launch of our new systemic reflective hubs, as our Social Work Academy continues to offer reflective supervisions and tailored support through an innovative 2-year ASYE programme. We have a strong ethos of 'Growing our own', providing a great environment to excel in your social work career. Our Promises to you:

• A manageable and diverse caseload aligned with your experience and skills.
• A commitment to your continuing professional development through a bespoke learning and development programme
• A variety of career opportunities to progress and develop with us in Social Work
• Regular, quality, and reflective supervision and learning from practice audits with fortnightly training days in each of our services.
• Monthly Group Supervision with your team
• Weekly Learning Spaces to focus on a specific area of learning.
• A permanent and supportive Senior Leadership team
• Full corporate and service Induction
• Direct link to a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner and Social Work Consultants from our Social Work Academy.
• The opportunity to become a Practice Educator and to develop students within our organisation.
• Dedicated support to develop you in your role and opportunities to meet your career aspirations.
During the SSYE [LM1] (second supported year in employment) you will have a consultant social worker in the CSWA who will offer reflective supervision every three months as well as meetings with your manager at 6 and 12 months to ensure that your professional development plan is being supported. Focus on child and family-centred outcomes across all sectors by ensuring the right intervention is identified at the right time, there by building a safe, happy, healthy, and successful future for children and young people., "Children are well supported by social workers, who ensure that their health, education and emotional needs are met". "Staff are tenacious". "Children and families in Oldham benefit from a comprehensive range of early help services". "There is strong partnership working". "Senior leaders promote the participation of cared for children and actively seek their voice in developing and shaping service delivery". "Relentless focus on improvement by a strong and stable leadership team, with progress made across many areas of practice," Read the full Ofsted report here Are you an experienced and dynamic leader with a passion for fostering? Join our Support and Retention Team as a Fostering Team Manager and play a pivotal role in ensuring foster carers feel valued, supported, and empowered to provide the best possible care for children and young people., As the Team Manager for our Fostering Support and Retention Team, you will lead a dedicated group of professionals focused on the well-being and retention of foster carers. Your role will be vital in building strong, trusting relationships with foster carers, providing them with the support they need to navigate the chall...


• Competitive pay with a £2,000 retention payment. (After 2 years)
• Hybrid working giving flexibility for you to manage your diary and offer a better work/life balance.
• Free town centre parking
• Essential car user allowance of £500 and mileage expenses at 45p per mile.
• Reimbursement of Social Work England professional registration fees currently £90 per year
Other generous benefits including:
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days, and which increases after 5- and 10-years' service.
• Attractive defined benefit pension scheme with a market leading AVC option for additional retirement savings
• Discounted gym membership
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
• Salary sacrifice scheme, including Cycle to Work
• Wellbeing support, including an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
• Staff recognition and celebration events
Our employees say "One of the reasons I've worked here for so long is because it's like a family and a listening organisation, where people are encouraged to participate and get involved". "Our Social Worker teams are friendly, approachable and professional". "We all want to make a difference to the families and children that we work with". "Oldham values the person, the families, and the inclusive culture". Hear more from our employees and explore our Social Work Academy offer here