Service Manager - Connected care and Kinship Fostering

Our client Durham county council is looking for a Service Manager to join their Connected care and Kinship Fostering team.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic and operational leadership across the Connected Care and Kinship TeamOversee the assessment, approval, and support of kinship and connected foster carersEnsure compliance with Fostering Regulations, National Minimum Standards, and statutory guidanceDrive improvements in placement sufficiency and stability, reducing reliance on external placementsProvide oversight of complex and high-risk cases, ensuring robust decision-makingLead on quality assurance, audits, and performance managementWork in partnership with Children in Care teams, legal services, and external agenciesContribute to service development, transformation, and kinship strategyKey RequirementsQualified Social Worker (SW England registered)Significant experience within fostering services, including kinship/connected careProven leadership experience at Team Manager or Service Manager levelStrong knowledge of fostering legislation, safeguarding, and permanence planningExperience managing complex cases and driving service improvementAbility to work at pace within an agency/interim capacityDesirableExperience contributing to kinship care strategy or service redesignTrack record of improving placement stability and outcomesExperience working with regional or national fostering initiativesBenefits of working with RemedyA personal one-one service from your highly ..... full job details .....