Fostering Team Manager (Locum) – Romford, £45.20/hr

Sanctuary Personnel; Romford; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Flexible locum work

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel in Romford, UK is seeking a Social Work Team Manager – Fostering to lead a dynamic fostering team. This ongoing locum role offers full-time hours (36 per week) with 2-3 days in the office and a competitive hourly rate.

You will oversee recruitment and assessment of foster carers, monitor casework for safeguarding, coach staff, and collaborate across departments to improve outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• Degree in social work with current Social Work England registration.
• Recent managerial experience as a Team Manager in Children’s Services.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and motivate a fostering team to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Oversee recruitment, assessment, and approval of potential foster carers.
• Monitor and evaluate casework, ensuring policy compliance and safeguarding.
• Collaborate with other departments and agencies to support carers.
• Provide guidance and coaching to drive professional development.
• Manage resources to deliver strong outcomes for children and families.
• Engage with stakeholders to build strong community relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel in Romford, UK is seeking a Social Work Team Manager – Fostering to lead a dynamic fostering team. This ongoing locum role offers full-time hours (36 per week) with 2-3 days in the office and a competitive hourly rate.

You will oversee recruitment and assessment of foster carers, monitor casework for safeguarding, coach staff, and collaborate across departments to improve outcomes for children and families.