Fostering Assessment Team Manager

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Description

We are committed to the development of our workforce.This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council.We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.

This part-time, permanent role has a starting salary of £31,765 per annum, based on a 21.6 hour (3 days) working week, pro-rata to £52,942.

We are excited to be hiring a new Team Manager to join our fantastic Fostering Assessment Team based in Woking. When not working with our residents in the community, we support an agile approach with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to ensure the balance of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service.

Rewards and Benefits

About the Role

In this role you will become a vital part of our creative and compassionate Fostering service. We are dedicated to supporting Surrey's most vulnerable children and young people, working with theories of trauma, attachment and loss, alongside restorative practices. Our goal is to ensure the best possible outcomes for every child in our care, ensuring no one is left behind.

As the Fostering Assessment Team Manager you will play an important role in upholding Surrey's commitment to supporting children to remain within their family when they can, as part of the "family first" model. You will lead a team of seven Social Workers, undertaking Kinship Assessments; both Connected Person Fostering and Special Guardianship Assessments. You will support the duty system undertaking viability and Regulation 24 Assessments, and contribute to the team's performance meetings.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Clark Mcauley by email.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 16th August 2025 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.

Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.

Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

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Location:
Horsell, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£60,000 - £80,000
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Management & Operations

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