A charity is looking for a team manager for their fostering service that covers Yorkshire.

This is a permanent fixed-term contract (12 months) and full-time position that is homebased (1 day per week in the office).

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 West Yorkshire and they have a medium sized team of social workers, managers and various back-office staff but you will be managing x3 supervising social workers and x1 support worker.

About the job

• Managing a team of 3 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 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 to, at least, a senior social work level where you can evidence experience of supervision/management

What's on offer?

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


• 27 days of annual leave


• Mileage paid at 0.45ppm


• 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

Apply now to secure an interview!