Fostering Services Manager

2 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland beBeeSocialWork Full time €45,000 - €56,000

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Work Team Lead to oversee the placement of children and young people within our care group.

This challenging role requires an individual with a strong understanding of childcare legislation and regulations, as well as the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

As the first point of contact between our care group, Tusla, foster families and social workers you will be required to communicate effectively and provide excellent leadership through effective management and supervision of all referrals

The post holder will initially report directly to the Managing Director and work closely with both the social care and social work teams. With offices in Dublin this hybrid role will involve travel and availability for some evening and weekend work will be required for this post.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain and develop relationships with external stakeholders such as Tusla, at various levels, through a business development approach.
  • Manage the placement of children/young people by following childcare legislation and regulations, child protection procedures, the requirements of the Children's First Act
  • Build and maintain a responsive quality led referral service through the sourcing management of foster care vacancies in line with organisational objectives.
  • Provide strong leadership through effective management and supervision of all referrals
  • Ability to build positive relationships with children, young people, and families.

The ideal candidate will hold a recognised third level qualification ideally in Social Work (or similar) within the Children's Services sector, ideally within a child protection, screening/duty role, fostering or similar. They will have at least three year's post graduate experience of working directly with children, young people, and families, in a busy environment with a proven track record of achieving positive outcomes and results

Requirements:
  • You will hold a recognised third level qualification ideally in Social Work (or similar) within the Children's Services sector, ideally within a child protection, screening/duty role, fostering or similar.
  • You will have at least three year's post graduate experience of working directly with children, young people, and families, in a busy environment with a proven track record of achieving positive outcomes and results
  • Must have valid Garda Clearance and valid Overseas Clearance if you have lived abroad for more than 6 months
  • Must hold a full driver's license (with full eligibility to drive in Ireland) and access to own vehicle, as travel will be required for this post

Applicants who also meeting the following criteria are particularly welcomed:

  • Previous experience in the foster care field
  • Experience of working therapeutically with children
  • Additional training in creative and therapeutic interventions and experience of facilitation of training
  • Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation, child protection procedures, and related regulations, standards, and guidance
  • Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, with a high standard of report writing skills and computer literacy
  • Being pro-active and dynamic with a 'can do' attitude
  • Your ability to work on own initiative in a creative and flexible manner
  • Your ability to work under pressure and handle changing priorities

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