Deputy Area Manager

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Area Manager to join the team at Nexus Fostering. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated social worker to be based at our South Midlands office, which covers Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley and Walsall. The Role As Deputy Area Manager, you will support the Area Manager with formal supervision and management of staff in the local offices. You will provide guidance and support to local staff, ensuring that all statutory regulations are met relating to good professional fostering practice. You will also ensure that recording systems for children, carers and staff are maintained in line with Nexus Fostering procedures. You will deputise for the Area Manager in their absence and will attend management meetings and supervision as allocated by them. Alongside the Area Manager, you will consult with the Placements Manager to identify appropriate placements. You will ensure that children and young people in placement are visited regularly, in line with Nexus Fostering procedures, and referred for specialist services as appropriate. You will also make sure that foster carers are annually reviewed in line with regulatory framework. As Deputy Area Manager, you will provide supervision to student social workers undertaking professional training, and to newly qualified Social Workers completing their post qualification AYSE training. What we’re looking for… Dip SW/CQSW/Social Work Degree and current SWE registration Hold a full UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes Willing to undertake an enhanced DBS Experience of working to targets and performance indicators Have experience in children’s services and foster care delivery Willing to participate in an out of hours telephone support system and undertake occasional out of hours/weekend work by attending events, meetings and training Share a commitment to Equal Opportunities in all work practices and to improving the lives of Looked After Children. Why work for us? Generous Annual Leave - 28 days PLUS your Bank Holiday Entitlement Birthday Leave - a paid day off for your birthday Good Health Days - no sickness in a 6 month period and get an additional day off! Refer A Friend Scheme with a monetary incentive Comprehensive Employee Assistance Platform that provides access to advice and support 24/7 Auto Enrolment Pension Cycle To Work Scheme Optional Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave/Shared Parental Leave. Everyone is welcome Diversity and inclusion are the principles for how we build our teams and Nexus Fostering strives to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are valued and celebrated. We want a workforce which represents the communities we serve and work, to ensure no applicant or employee is treated unfairly on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, religion or identity. We recognise and value the individual differences and contributions of all employees and believe that by working together we can achieve equality for all. *Nexus Fostering is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and vulnerable people in our care. Successful applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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