Team Manager| Fostering Team | Medway | up to £47 per hour

Tripod Partners; Rochester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading fostering service provider in Rochester is seeking an experienced Team Manager for their Fostering Team. This role requires strong leadership skills to guide a multidisciplinary team while managing vital fostering responsibilities. The ideal candidate will possess robust fostering knowledge and be able to implement effective safeguarding practices. Offering up to £47 per hour, this interim position is a great opportunity to make a positive impact within children's services.

Benefits

Dedicated specialist consultant

Access to a variety of job opportunities

Prompt payroll services

Free DBS compliance service

Cash referral fees

Qualifications

• Experience as a Fostering Team Manager or similar role required.
• Strong leadership skills to manage a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of current fostering legislation and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage a multidisciplinary fostering team effectively.
• Ensure strong safeguarding practices and effective supervision.
• Lead on Annual Reviews and evaluations of foster placements.

Skills

Team leadership

Safeguarding practices

Social Work

Fostering knowledge

Job description

Overview

Team Manager - Fostering Team – Medway - Up to £47 ph

• Location: Medway
• Contract Type: Locum / Temporary
• Pay Rate: Up to £47 per hour

About the Role

Medway Children’s Services are seeking an experienced and dynamic Fostering Support & Development Team Manager to join their dedicated Fostering Service. This interim role will provide essential support and leadership across the wider service, helping manage capacity and drive quality outcomes for children and foster carers.

Responsibilities

• You will manage a multidisciplinary team including:
• Supervising Social Workers
• Family Support Worker
• Placement Officer

The team plays a vital role in the support and development of foster placements, including leading on Annual Reviews, evaluations, and ongoing carer development.

You will be expected to take a lead from day one, ensuring strong safeguarding practices, effective supervision, and innovative practice delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident leader with a solid grounding in fostering to make a meaningful difference.

Benefits

• Your own dedicated specialist consultant
• Access to the widest variety of jobs across 150 authorities and private organizations throughout the UK
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• £500 referral fees

Contact

For more information, please contact Dylan at Tripod Partners on 07919 026892 or [e-mail]