Assistant Team Manager, Fostering Services (Hybrid)

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Fostering Southwest team as an Assistant Team Manager. You will lead and support a team of Fostering Hub Recruitment Support Workers, guiding complex assessments and safeguarding while focusing on timely progression of fostering enquiries and home-finding for children.

The role is part-time (22.2 hours per week) under a fixed-term contract ending March 2027, with a hybrid working pattern.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Children’s Services, ideally within fostering or related area.
• Experience of complex assessments and safeguarding.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Commitment to own professional development and that of the team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a team of Fostering Hub Recruitment Support Workers, providing leadership and oversight.
• Ensure timely progression of fostering enquiries, assessments and home-finding for children.
• Promote high-quality, person-centred and outcome-focused service delivery.

Job description

Wiltshire Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Fostering Southwest team as an Assistant Team Manager. You will lead and support a team of Fostering Hub Recruitment Support Workers, guiding complex assessments and safeguarding while focusing on timely progression of fostering enquiries and home-finding for children.

The role is part-time (22.2 hours per week) under a fixed-term contract ending March 2027, with a hybrid working pattern.