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About The Role
Are you an experienced social work manager looking for career progression and a new opportunity to progress to senior management? Compass Fostering are recruiting for a Head of Fostering to join and lead our experienced and successful team of ops managers and social workers plus support staff to ensure that the children and young people in our care reach their full potential. You will be based at our
Rustington
office and will be responsible for our
South
region. You will be responsible for leading the team of social workers, offering support and training to social workers with a focus on producing a high performing region, offering operational excellence, financial performance and to effectively deliver the organisational business plan. You will be working closely with the Assistant Director of Fostering who is focused on finding a real "people person" who is prepared to manage in a therapeutic and supportive manner with a focus on the potential and ability of the team in place. Benefits of joining Compass Fostering
Car Allowance
- £100 p/m car allowance to allow you to work flexibly from different locations. Wellbeing
- Access to therapeutic wellbeing sessions with our Therapeutic Services team. Bonuses
- Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice. Medicash
- Cashback for various medical appointments & treatments including optical and dental, as well as discounts on a range of online and instore retailers. Life Assurance Scheme
- Named beneficiaries qualify for 3x annual salary after successful completion of probationary period. Increased Holiday
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days within 4 years, plus all bank holidays. Additional 2.5 days each year for your birthday, a health and wellbeing day and a half day for festive shopping. Minimum Requirements
Have a car and a valid driving licence to facilitate travel to support your team and meetings nationally at other Compass offices. Have experience working towards KPI's focused on growth and carer recruitment and retention. Ensure that the child protection and safeguarding practices are fully embedded across the region. Have relevant Social Work Degree. The successful applicants will be offered a role subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people. IND02
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Are you an experienced social work manager looking for career progression and a new opportunity to progress to senior management? Compass Fostering are recruiting for a Head of Fostering to join and lead our experienced and successful team of ops managers and social workers plus support staff to ensure that the children and young people in our care reach their full potential. You will be based at our
Rustington
office and will be responsible for our
South
region. You will be responsible for leading the team of social workers, offering support and training to social workers with a focus on producing a high performing region, offering operational excellence, financial performance and to effectively deliver the organisational business plan. You will be working closely with the Assistant Director of Fostering who is focused on finding a real "people person" who is prepared to manage in a therapeutic and supportive manner with a focus on the potential and ability of the team in place. Benefits of joining Compass Fostering
Car Allowance
- £100 p/m car allowance to allow you to work flexibly from different locations. Wellbeing
- Access to therapeutic wellbeing sessions with our Therapeutic Services team. Bonuses
- Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice. Medicash
- Cashback for various medical appointments & treatments including optical and dental, as well as discounts on a range of online and instore retailers. Life Assurance Scheme
- Named beneficiaries qualify for 3x annual salary after successful completion of probationary period. Increased Holiday
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days within 4 years, plus all bank holidays. Additional 2.5 days each year for your birthday, a health and wellbeing day and a half day for festive shopping. Minimum Requirements
Have a car and a valid driving licence to facilitate travel to support your team and meetings nationally at other Compass offices. Have experience working towards KPI's focused on growth and carer recruitment and retention. Ensure that the child protection and safeguarding practices are fully embedded across the region. Have relevant Social Work Degree. The successful applicants will be offered a role subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people. IND02
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