ASSISTANT TEAM MANAGER - FOSTERING

Employer: Medway Council
Salary: Up to £54,130 (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment
Location: To be confirmed
Contract: To be confirmed
Working Pattern: To be confirmed
Hours: 37.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 22/06/2025 at 23:55
Reference: CSC/25/444/EG
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have the skills to lead and inspire a dedicated team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are now looking for one passionate Assistant Team Manager for the Fostering Support and Development Team who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.
At Medway, we are committed to providing exceptional care and support to children and young people in foster care. Our fostering service is at the heart of our mission, and we are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic Assistant Team Managers to join our service.
Reporting to a Team Manager, as an Assistant Team Manager you will lead and manage a small team of social workers and create a supportive and collaborative team environment. Assistant Team Managers are not case holding. You will deliver high quality supervision and support social workers in the management of cases ensuring that high quality practice is delivered to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people.
Children matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer, whether you are a manager or practitioner, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.
Whether you are an experienced social worker ready for the next step or an existing assistant team manager we’d like to hear from you. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.
Join us and #Make a Difference…

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