Team Manager - Specialist Fostering Services

Search & Selection UK Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fostering services provider in Greater London is seeking a Team Manager to oversee a specialist fostering service for children and young people. The role involves managing a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and shaping the service's strategic direction. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in fostering and children's services, along with a strong knowledge of safeguarding and Ofsted standards. This position offers a competitive salary of £65,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Supportive management team

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management experience in fostering or children's services.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted standards and fostering regulations.
• Ability to supervise and develop a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the fostering service, supervising Social Workers and Support Workers.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for complex situations.
• Ensure compliance with Fostering Regulations and safeguard legislation.
• Oversee performance monitoring and reporting to stakeholders.
• Serve as Safeguarding Lead, promoting welfare of children and staff.

Skills

Leadership experience

Knowledge of safeguarding

Excellent communication

Team supervision

Stakeholder management

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management

Job description

Team Manager – Specialist Fostering Services

Location: Enfield, London | Salary: £65,000 + benefits

About the Role :

We are recruiting an experienced Service Manager to lead and develop a specialist fostering service supporting children and young people. This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to shape policy, oversee staff, and ensure the highest standards of care in line with National Minimum Standards (NMS) and Ofsted requirements.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead and manage the fostering service, supervising Social Workers, Support Workers, and administrative staff.

Develop and implement policies and procedures to respond to complex situations.

Ensure compliance with Fostering Regulations, NMS, safeguarding legislation, and statutory obligations.

Work with senior leadership to deliver the service’s strategic objectives.

Lead staff development, recruitment, and retention of foster carers.

Oversee performance monitoring, audits, and reporting to stakeholders.

Serve as Safeguarding Lead, promoting the welfare of children, foster carers, and staff.

What We’re Looking For :

Proven leadership and management experience in fostering, children’s services, or residential care.

Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted standards, and fostering regulations.

Ability to supervise and develop a multi-disciplinary team.

Strategic thinker with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management (or equivalent) if not already held.

Why Join :

Competitive salary of £65,000

Comprehensive benefits package

Make a real difference in specialist fostering services for children and young people

Lead and shape a growing service with a supportive management team