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Charles Hunter Associates Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £58k

30 days annual leave

Mileage paid

Further benefits

Job summary

Independent Fostering Agency in the North Yorkshire/County Durham region seeks a Fostering Team Manager to lead the fostering service on a permanent, full-time basis. The role requires a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and eligibility to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship).

The successful candidate will oversee recruitment, assessment, and retention of foster carers, provide training and support, and ensure safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Social work degree is required.
• Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support fostering social workers and staff.
• Ensure the safety, welfare, and safeguarding of children in foster care.
• Oversee recruitment, assessment, approval, and retention of foster carers; provide training and ongoing support.
• Ensure compliance with fostering regulations, legislation, and policies.
• Monitor service quality, performance and outcomes; conduct audits and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with local authorities and partner agencies.
• Manage team workloads, performance and development.
• Support strategic planning and development of fostering services.

Education

Diploma/Degree in Social Work

Job description

Independent Fostering Agency is looking for a

Fostering Team Manager for their

fostering service that covers

North Yorkshire/County Durham Region. This is a

permanent and

full-time position that is

You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)

About the team

This Independent Fostering Agency is well- established within fostering and their service is rated "outstanding" by Ofsted. This Independent Fostering Agency works in a therapeutic way.

About the job

Lead, supervise, and support fostering social workers and staff.

Ensure the safety, welfare, and safeguarding of children in foster care.

Oversee the recruitment, assessment, approval, and retention of foster carers. Provide training, guidance, and ongoing support to foster carers.

Ensure compliance with fostering regulations, legislation, and policies.

Monitor service quality, performance, and outcomes for children. Conduct audits, reviews, and implement service improvements.

Work collaboratively with local authorities and partner agencies.

Manage team workloads, performance, and professional development.

Support strategic planning and the development of fostering services.

About you

The successful candidate will have a social work degree with

Fostering.

What's on offer?

• A salary of up to £58,000 dependent on experience
• 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Mileage paid
• Further benefits

For more information, please contact Samantha Cunningham