Job Advert: Team Manager - Adoption Team
Location: East of England, Essex
Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? We are assisting a local authority in Essex to recruit a temporary Team Manager for their adoption service.
Role Overview:
- Manage and develop the adoption service.
- Maintain and build links with statutory and voluntary organizations.
- Lead, motivate, and review team performance, identifying skill gaps and training needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the adoption team for optimal child outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with legislation and government guidance.
- Prepare for and manage inspections.
- Monitor and track permanence planning for looked-after children.
- Ensure adherence to National Minimum Standards and child protection processes.
- Develop data recording mechanisms for performance monitoring.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including equality legislation.
- Provide supervision and performance management for staff.
- Use restorative practice model to support staff.
Working Arrangements:
- Hybrid working available, with a minimum of 2 days onsite.
Requirements:
- Recognised Social Work qualification.
- Registration with Social Work England.
- Completed ASYE.
- 4+ years' experience with children and families, fostering/adoption services.
Benefits:
- Solid and stable team.
- Competitive pay.
- Ongoing contract.
If this appeals to you please get in contact as interviews will be held next week - send CVs to or give me a quick call on