Fostering Team Manager
| Company: | Charles Hunter Associates Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £44,000 - £48,749 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leeds, LS1 1PT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 4 Sept 2026 |
Summary
A
charity is looking for a
team manager for their
fostering service that covers
Yorkshire. This is a
permanent fixed-term contract (12 months) and
full-time position that is
homebased (1 day per week in the office).
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 charity is well known for being a leading champion of diversity and quality within fostering and their service is rated "good" by Ofsted (2025). They have several regionally based teams across the UK, as well as other children's service, but this service is based in West Yorkshire and they have a medium sized team of social workers, managers and various back-office staff but you will be managing x3 supervising social workers and x1 support worker.
About the job
Managing a team of 3 social workers and a support worker
Ensuring a continuation of high standards of practice
Supervision
Working collaboratively within a multi-agency team
Working collaboratively with the other practice manager and registered manager
Overseeing foster carer recruitment & retention
About you
The successful candidate will have a social work degree with
post qualification experience in
Children's Social Work, especially fostering services whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation. You will also need to have experience to, at least, a senior social work level where you can evidence experience of supervision/management
What's on offer?
A salary of £44,000 - £48,749 dependent on experience
27 days of annual leave
Mileage paid at 0.45ppm
Excellent CPD training & development opportunities
Pension contributions up to 6%
Death in service cover
Cycle2work scheme
Interest free season ticket loans
High street Discounts
Further benefits
For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny
07587 031 098 /
jolweny@charecruitment.com
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
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