Team Manager

Fife Council

. Manage the Permanence Resource Team within Family Based Care Teams .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeGlenrothes • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £57,197 - £62,584 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and supporting permanent and foster care systems, with a strong focus on improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families. Holds a degree in Social Work and possesses significant experience in child protection, partnership working, and performance management.

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Degree In Social WorkPost Qualifying AwardManagement Experience In Social WorkChild Protection ExperiencePerformance Management Competence

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Hard Skills

Quality AssuranceData AnalysisMulti-taskingPrioritizationLife-story WorkTheraplayTraining Delivery

Soft Skills

LeadershipPartnership WorkingCrisis Support

Certifications & Qualifications

Protection Of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) MembershipSSSC Registration

Industry Keywords

Family Based CareFoster CareAdoption SupportPermanence Resource TeamChild Welfare

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the Permanence Resource Team within Family Based Care Teams
Support permanent Carers, Continuing Carers and Supported Lodgings Carers
Recruit and assess Adopters and Supported Lodgings Carers
Re-assess Foster Carers to become permanent Carers
Provide post-adoption support and counselling
Deliver preparation and support groups
Supervise Foster Carers, Continuing Carers, Adopters and Supported Lodgings Carers
Chair Permanence and Linking meetings
Lead the Permanence Co-ordination Group
Provide enhanced/additional support during crises
Undertake life-story work and Theraplay
Deliver training
Manage post box contact
Work flexibly, including some lone working
Support improved outcomes for children, young people, carers and families

Requirements

What you’ll need

Educated to SCQF level 9, including a Degree or equivalent professional qualification in Social Work
Post qualifying award/s essential
Ability to travel throughout Fife
Management and leadership experience in statutory Social Work services
Significant experience and skills in partnership working
Quality assurance and data analysis experience
Ability to multi-task and prioritise work
Strong practice knowledge and experience ensuring standards are upheld and delivered
Significant experience in Child Protection
Significant experience of improving outcomes for vulnerable children, young people and adults
High level of competence in performance management
Must obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland before appointment is confirmed
Must apply for SSSC registration within three months and be registered within the required six months
Must complete any qualification required to maintain SSSC membership within the specified timeframe
Must provide a Supporting Statement; applications without one will not be progressed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee benefits package offering discounts on a wide range of products and services
Blended working arrangement with home-working opportunities and occasional office-working as required
Alternative formats of job information available on request