Charles Hunter Associates

Fostering Team Manager

A charity is looking for a Team Manager for their fostering service that covers the Northeast region.

This is a Maternity Cover until November 2027 and full-time position that is hybrid working.




You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)




About the team



This charity is well known for being a leading champion of diversity and quality within fostering and their service is rated “good” by Ofsted (2025).

They have several regionally based teams across the UK, as well as other children's service, but this service is based in North East and they have a medium sized team of social workers, managers and various back-office staff.




About the job



  • Managing a team of social workers and a support worker

  • 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 management experience in Fostering Social Work whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation.

This is a growing team with long-term potential to progress into a senior position and beyond when opportunities arise.




What's on offer?




  • A salary of £44,000 - £48,000 dependent on experience

  • 27 days of annual leave

  • Mileage paid at 0.45ppm

  • Excellent CPD training & development opportunities

  • Pension contributions up to 6%

  • Death in service cover

  • Cycle2work scheme

  • Interest free season ticket loans

  • High street Discounts

  • Further benefits



For more information, please contact Samantha Cunningham


07825213518 / scunningham@charecruitment.com



What do you get from working with me?




  • CV enhancement



  • Application form enhancement



  • Access to many jobs in the market



  • One central point of contact



  • Interview preparation assistance



  • Expert consultation



  • Questions answered



  • Offer negotiation





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