Team Manager Fostering

Overview Salary: GBP44000 - GBP48000 per annum + benefits. A charity is looking for a team manager for their fostering service that covers the North East. This is a permanent fixed-term contract (12 months) and full-time position that is hybrid (1/2 day per week in the office). About the team This charity is well known for being a leading champion of diversity and quality within fostering. Their service is rated "good" by Ofsted (2025). They have several regionally based teams across the UK, as well as other children’s services, but this service is based in the North East and they have a medium sized team of social workers, managers and various back-office staff. About the job Managing a small team of social workers and support workers Ensuring a continuation of high standards of practice Supervision Working collaboratively within a multi-agency team Working collaboratively with the other practice manager and registered manager Overseeing foster carer recruitment & retention About you The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post-qualification experience in Children's Social Work, especially fostering services, whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation. You will also need to have experience at least at a senior social work level where you can evidence supervision/management. What’s on offer? A salary of £44,000 - £48,000 dependent on experience 27 days of annual leave Mileage paid at 0.45p per mile Pension contributions up to 6% Death in service cover Interest-free season ticket loans High street discounts Further benefits What do you get from working with me? Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered For more information, please contact Iona Skinner 07384466395 / View email address on click.appcast.io Application details Name: Please include your first and last name. Email: Phone: Please include your country code. CV / Resume: supported file types: .doc .docx .odt .pdf .rtf .txt Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. #J-18808-Ljbffr