Assistant Team Manager- Fostering Team

Reed; Lancashire, Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Greater Manchester is seeking a Children’s Assistant Team Manager to lead their Fostering Team. The successful candidate will support the Team Manager and supervise social workers, ensuring high-quality practices and promoting safeguarding. Ideal applicants must be registered social workers with at least 3 years of experience. The payrate offered is £40 per hour, with additional benefits provided through Reed.

Benefits

Dedicated Recruitment Consultant

Aftercare service

Free CV building and Interview support

Free DBS checks

Weekly payroll

PAYE payroll option with benefits

CPD contributions

Access to full UK jobs market

Support for the Reed Foundation

Qualifications

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Qualified Social Worker.

Responsibilities

• Support the Team Manager in leading the fostering team.
• Supervise and guide social workers to ensure high-quality practice.
• Promote safeguarding and compliance with fostering regulations.
• Oversee foster carer assessments and reviews.
• Contribute to service development and policy implementation.
• Ensure effective case management and placement stability.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Supervision and guidance

Safeguarding

Case management

Multi-agency collaboration

Job description

Our client, a Greater Manchester council is seeking a Children’s Assistant Team Manager to join their Fostering Team.

Fantastic payrate of £40per hour!

Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

• Support the Team Manager in leading the fostering team.
• Supervise and guide social workers to ensure high‑quality practice.
• Promote safeguarding and compliance with fostering regulations.
• Oversee foster carer assessments, reviews, and support.
• Contribute to service development and policy implementation.
• Ensure effective case management and placement stability.
• Liaise with multi‑agency partners and manage safeguarding concerns.
• Provide reflective supervision and performance oversight.
• Encourage continuous learning and evidence‑informed practice.
• Deputise for the Team Manager when required.

Requirements of this role:

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have minimum of 3 year's experience working as a Qualified social worker

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
• Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
• Free CV building and Interview support.
• Free DBS checks.
• Weekly payroll.
• PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
• CPD contributions.
• Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
• Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!