Deputy Area Manager Full Time

Alex is recruiting for a Home-Based Deputy Area Manager covering the South Coast region for a well-established fostering company.
The Main purpose of the role is to provide support to the Area Manager within the operational Team and assist with the recruitment, assessment, training, and support of a varying range of Social Workers and Carers within Hampshire, Poole, Dorset, and Portsmouth areas.
This role will be suitable for someone who is looking to excel within the career of being a Social Worker or Deputy Area Manager looking for a new company where they can progress.

Key Duties

• Assisting the Area Manager in ensuring that the service provides the highest standards of care and support to its foster families.
• Supervision of qualified Social Work staff and sessional workers.
• Chairing meetings and support groups.
• Collation and analysis of management information.
• Coordination of rotas and duties.
• Contribute to development of area operational, financial and performance plans.
• Deputising and leading on behalf of the Area Manager as required.
• Undertaking audits, monitor performance and ensure compliance.
• Capacity to plan and prioritise, to use electronic records system and IT effectively including participating in virtual meetings and webinars.
Due to potential changes in service delivery, candidates will need to have an innovative and flexible approach to the service provided.

Requirements

• A management qualification or care equivalent to QCF diploma in Leadership and Management Level 5.
• At least two years’ experience in a senior management capacity (within the last 5 years)
• A good Communicator
• Committed to training
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other professional disciplines
• A Registered Social Worker or hold a relevant degree.

Benefits

• 31 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Group income protection scheme.
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities.
• Prospects to complete Management courses and progress.
Please note that this client is also willing to consider applications from qualified therapists.