Hybrid Deputy Area Manager — Lead & Grow in Social Care

Leaders in Care; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected independent fostering agency in England is seeking a Deputy Area Manager to manage staff and support career progression within the team. You will take on a non-case holding role, supervising clinical practitioners and administrative staff across Kent, Sussex, and Surrey. The position offers generous annual leave, management training, and a strong emphasis on career development. Ideal candidates will have a social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Extra day off on birthday

Management development course

Qualifications

• Must have a social work qualification and registration to Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage staff in local offices.
• Guide clinical practitioners and administrative staff.
• Cover Kent, Sussex, Surrey regions.

Skills

Supervision skills

Management of clinical practitioners

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Social work qualification

Registration to Social Work England

Job description

A respected independent fostering agency in England is seeking a Deputy Area Manager to manage staff and support career progression within the team. You will take on a non-case holding role, supervising clinical practitioners and administrative staff across Kent, Sussex, and Surrey. The position offers generous annual leave, management training, and a strong emphasis on career development. Ideal candidates will have a social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.