Connect2Hackney is recruiting on behalf of Hackney Council for an experienced Fostering Recruitment and Assessment Team Manager to lead a dedicated team within the Corporate Parenting Service. This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive local authority committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for children and families through its Systemic, Trauma-Informed and Anti-Racist (STAR) practice model.As Team Manager, you will provide strong leadership and management oversight to the Fostering Recruitment and Assessment Team, ensuring high-quality assessments, effective decision-making, and the successful recruitment of foster carers. You will drive practice excellence, support staff development, oversee performance and quality assurance, and work collaboratively with partners across children''s services to achieve the best possible outcomes for Hackney''s children.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a team of social work professionals, fostering practitioners and support staff.Oversee fostering recruitment, assessment and approval processes to ensure timely and high-quality practice.Provide reflective supervision, performance management and professional development to staff.Ensure compliance with fostering regulations, childcare legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding procedures.Drive quality assurance, audit activity and continuous service improvement.Lead on multi-agency partnership working to support children, carers and families.Champion Hackney''s STAR ..... full job details .....