Team Manager Fostering

Job in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV98, England, UK

Listing for: Charles Hunter Associates

Full Time, Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-06-27

Job specializations:

Management
Program / Project Manager, General Management, Healthcare Management
Social Work

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 44000 - 48000 GBP Yearly GBP 44000.00 48000.00 YEAR

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). 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 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 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 For more information, please contact Iona Skinner / What do you get from working with me?

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