Team Manager - Specialist Fostering Services. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A specialist fostering services organization in Enfield is seeking a Team Manager Specialist to lead and develop a service supporting children and young people. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in fostering and children's services, a strong knowledge of safeguarding, and a strategic approach to managing a multi-disciplinary team. This role offers a competitive salary of £65,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity to make a real difference

Supportive management team

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the fostering service with staff supervision.
• Develop policies and procedures for complex situations.
• Ensure compliance with Fostering Regulations and statutory obligations.

Skills

Leadership and management experience

Knowledge of safeguarding and Ofsted standards

Communication and stakeholder management skills

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management (or equivalent)

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