Qualified Social Worker, Fostering Team Manager

Pertemps; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to manage the Fostering and Permanence Team in Camden. You will lead the team, ensure high-quality service delivery, and act as an advisor on fostering matters. Applicants must have strong leadership abilities and experience in social work. The position offers a pay rate of £45.20 per hour, with flexible contractual options.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Exclusive incentives and bonuses

Prompt payroll services

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Social Worker with experience in fostering.
• Proven experience in team management within a social work setting.
• Strong understanding of government legislation and policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Fostering & Permanence Team.
• Provide professional leadership and influence social work practice.
• Act as a specialist advisor on Fostering and Permanence.

Skills

Leadership

Social work practice

Collaboration

Management

Job description

Overview

Qualified Social Worker, Fostering Team Manager

Pay rate £45.20 per hour

Contract role

We are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work as a Team Manager in a Fostering and Permanence Team in Camden.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Fostering & Permanence Team to ensure the provision of a high quality, comprehensive and effective service, including preparing for inspections.
• Influence developments that affect social work practice and provide professional leadership while facilitating collaboration within a multi-agency context as appropriate.
• Act as the specialist advisor on Fostering and Permanence for Looked After Children and contribute to the development of relevant policy and services.
• Translate statutory, community, voluntary and independent resources within the context of government legislation, Council and departmental policy to enhance best practice and outcomes for children.
• Work with the Camden Model of Social Work, described by Ofsted as a learning culture supported by a systemic model of practice; operate under Ofsted-rated outstanding leadership and management to create a dynamic, professionally fertile environment for social workers at all levels.

Work with Vitalis

• At Vitalis, we’re here to make your career journey seamless and rewarding. Here’s how we support you every step of the way:
• Dedicated Consultant – A specialist consultant with market insight, connections to roles across the UK, and tailored career advice and job search support.
• Hassle-Free Registration – A quick and easy registration process to get started.
• Exclusive Incentives – Referral schemes, bonuses, and other perks.
• Compliance Simplified – We handle ongoing compliance so you can focus on your career.
• Fast, Reliable Payroll – Prompt and consistent pay.

Whether you’re a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have opportunities you’ll want to hear about.

Role options and vacancies

We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

Next steps

Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch to explore exciting opportunities.

Contact: [e-mail] or 07521053670 for more information.