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Kindercare Fostering Northern Ireland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fostering agency in Belfast is seeking a Social Work Team Manager to support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality services and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have recent experience in fostering, strong communication skills, and relevant registration. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including generous annual leave and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Up to 39 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support services

Flexible benefits through Vista platform

Qualifications

• Must be currently registered with a relevant Social Work regulatory council.
• Must have recent experience in fostering services for children.
• Good knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality services.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to regional development and expansion.

Skills

Current registration with relevant Social Work regulatory council

Recent experience in fostering and services for children

Good knowledge of regulatory frameworks

Experience in line management and achieving performance targets

Strong communication skills

IT proficiency

Flexibility and willingness to travel

Job description

Social Work Team Manager - Belfast

Job Title: Team Manager

Location: Kindercare, Belfast

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Salary: £43,000 - £45,000 per annum (plus £3,000 car allowance)

About Us

National Fostering Group, rated as a Great Place to Work 2025, is the largest independent children's fostering group in the UK, with over 20 years of experience and a community of over 2,500 foster carers. We work with Local Trusts to provide high-quality care for children and young people, with all agencies recognized as Outstanding or Good by Ofsted, Welsh, and Scottish regulators.

We offer a 4-day working week following a successful 6-month probation, a benefit based on performance.

About the Role

Kindercare Fostering NI is a not-for-profit agency serving all five Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland. We support over 115 foster carers and 180 children. The Team Manager will support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality services, ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory standards, and contributing to regional development and expansion.

Candidate Requirements

• Current registration with relevant Social Work regulatory council (e.g., Social Work England/Wales, NISCC, SSSC)
• Recent experience in fostering and services for children
• Good knowledge of regulatory frameworks
• Experience in line management and achieving performance targets
• Strong communication skills and IT proficiency
• Flexibility and willingness to travel

Benefits

• Up to 39 days annual leave
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to contribute more
• Wellbeing support services
• Flexible benefits through Vista platform, including health benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, and Critical Illness Cover

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting welfare. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

Job ID: 285106

Closing date: 24th August 2025

Shortlisting: 26th August 2025

Interviews: 9th September 2025

If you have questions or need more information, please contact us.