Fostering Team Lead - Social Work & Practice Excellence

Torbay Council; Devon and Torbay; Remote; GBP 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay Council is seeking an experienced Assistant Team Manager in Fostering to lead and support a dedicated team of social workers and carers. You will drive supervision, visits, and multi‑agency work, ensuring high standards of practice and supporting carers to achieve positive outcomes for children.

The role emphasizes restorative practice, staff development, and service improvement within Children’s Services, with opportunities for progression and commitment to safeguarding and better

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification (e.g., DipSW, CQSW, CSS) or equivalent.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualification experience with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead professional for several fostering families/connected carers.
• Provide supervision to social workers and community workers.
• Contribute to service improvements and cross‑team initiatives within Children’s Services.
• Deliver training to foster carers and participate in specialist projects.

Skills

Open with families

Mediation & negotiation

Crisis assessment

Outcome focus

Mentoring & ethics

Education

DipSW/CQSW/CSS or equivalent

Social Work England registration

Job description

Torbay Council is seeking an experienced Assistant Team Manager in Fostering to lead and support a dedicated team of social workers and carers. You will drive supervision, visits, and multi‑agency work, ensuring high standards of practice and supporting carers to achieve positive outcomes for children.

The role emphasizes restorative practice, staff development, and service improvement within Children’s Services, with opportunities for progression and commitment to safeguarding and better