An Independent Fostering Agency is looking for a Fostering Team Manager for their fostering service that covers North East Region.

This is a permanent 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 Independent Fostering Agency is well- established within fostering and their service is rated “good” by Ofsted .This Independent Fostering Agency works in a therapeutic way.

About the job

• Lead, supervise, and support fostering social workers and staff.


• Ensure the safety, welfare, and safeguarding of children in foster care.


• Oversee the recruitment, assessment, approval, and retention of foster carers.
  
  Provide training, guidance, and ongoing support to foster carers.


• Manage complex fostering cases and placement decisions.


• Ensure compliance with fostering regulations, legislation, and policies.


• Monitor service quality, performance, and outcomes for children.
  
  Conduct audits, reviews, and implement service improvements.


• Work collaboratively with local authorities and partner agencies.


• Manage team workloads, performance, and professional development.


• Contribute to budget management and resource planning.


• Support strategic planning and the development of fostering services.
  
  

About you

The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in Fostering.

What's on offer?

• A salary of up to £55,000 dependent on experience


• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays plus 2.5 days additional


• Mileage paid


• Manageable caseloads


• Car Allowance


• Excellent CPD training & development opportunities


• 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