QSW – Fostering Team Manager – Southend-on-sea

Job Description

Job Advert: Fostering Team Manager (Permanent) Location: Civic 1, Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Division: Children & Public Health

Department: Director of Children’s Social Work, Early Help & Youth Support

Salary: £48,587 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: 37 hours per week (7.4 hours/day, 5 days/week)

Positions Available: 2

Make a Difference in Children’s Lives Southend-on-Sea City is seeking two experienced and passionate Fostering Team Managers to join our dedicated Children’s Social Work, Early Help & Youth Support division. This is a permanent opportunity to take on a leadership role within a forward-thinking, child-centred local authority.

About the Role As a Fostering Team Manager, you will lead a team of social workers and support staff, ensuring the highest standards of care, support, and oversight for foster carers and the children in their care. This is a key leadership position, requiring a blend of management experience, professional knowledge, and a commitment to making a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide effective leadership and management to the fostering team
• Ensure high-quality supervision, assessment, and support for foster carers
• Promote safe, stable, and nurturing placements for children and young people
• Manage team performance and drive continuous improvement
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners
• Contribute to strategic planning and service development within fostering services

About You: To be successful, you will need:

• Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England
• Substantial experience in fostering services
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, policy, and best practice in fostering

Too find out more information please contact Jude at judej@4recruitmentservices.com, 0208 911 1077.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.