Compass is looking to recruit a dynamic team member, with experience in managing a team, in a service that matches children who need to be looked after with fostering families. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a provision that offers a wide range of care packages across fostering, education and therapeutic services. As a Family Finding Team Manager, you will hold line management responsibility for a team of Family Finding Officers and work in close liaison with a team of regional Duty Social Workers. The primary aim of the role is to deliver excellent customer service by ensuring that all referrals of children are responded to efficiently, with a strong drive for maximizing safe placement options for children referred to us. The role is busy, exceptionally rewarding and varied, which will mean you will be managing a wide range of tasks including; Planning the working day for the team. Receiving child referrals and identifying potential foster carers (with the support of your Family Finding Placement Officers). You will clarify information received from Local Authorities and discuss in detail with potential foster carers. You will be involved in the co-ordination of all placement moves, including any in-house moves, respite and preparing packages of care. Liaise with the commercial team and external commissioning teams in respect of negotiating and influencing funding and individual placement contract agreements. Data inputting skills are required as is the ability to audit and maintain quality data. Monitoring / reporting on performance to provide clear statistical information as required. Attendance and participation at meetings, both internal and external. Skills and experience required: You must have the ability to work on own initiative, aptitude to motivate staff and possess strong line management, coaching and supervisory experience. At least 4 years previous line management experience and experience of working across hub offices. Experience of working within customer service or an account management environment. A successful track record and background consistent as a manager in a comparable organisation. Strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues and other stakeholders – building teams and working in collaboration with others Experience of utilising a range of IT package, programmes and database systems. Previous experience of working in a similar sector / environment is essential. This position may require the post-holder to occasionally work beyond office hours when the demands of the service require it and occasional travel. Why choose us? Cashback for various medical appointments & treatments including optical and dental with MediCash. Win up to £150 per month in our REACH awards. Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice. 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days within 4 years, plus all bank holidays. A dditional 2.5 days each year for your birthday, a health and wellbeing day and a half day festive shopping day. Life Assurance Scheme. Named beneficiaries qualify for 3x annual salary after successful completion of probationary. Salary sacrifice schemes, including childcare vouchers, technology and cycle to work. Clear progression pathways with our Management Training programme. 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. About You About Us Not Specified