Fostering Team Manager

The Fostering Foundation

South West Region

£47,000 - £52,000 a year - Full-time

Full job description

HYBRID - Home working with offices located in Tavistock, Cullompton and Bristol

Company Overview

The Fostering Foundation, South West is an independent fostering agency dedicated to providing high-quality care and support for children and young people in foster care. We are committed to creating a nurturing environment that promotes the well-being and development of every child.

Summary

Are you a passionate and experienced social care professional looking to take the next step in your career? The Fostering Foundation is seeking a dedicated Team Manager to lead and inspire our fostering team. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people by supporting foster carers and ensuring high-quality care standards.

As a values-driven organisation, we pride ourselves on our supportive culture, commitment to excellence, trauma-informed and child-centred approach. If you’re ready to bring your leadership skills to a role where every day makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of foster carers, providing guidance and support.

• Ensure compliance with fostering regulations and agency policies.

• Develop and implement training programs for foster carers to enhance their skills.

• Build strong relationships with foster families, children, and external stakeholders.

• Monitor the progress of children in care and advocate for their needs.

• Oversee administrative tasks related to fostering placements and documentation.

Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth knowledge of fostering legislation, Fostering National Minimum Standards (NMS) and guidance

• Understanding of safeguarding procedures

• Familiarity with inspection frameworks (e.g., Ofsted)

• Strong leadership and team development skills

• Ability to manage change and drive service improvement

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work flexibly and independently

• Competence in using IT systems for case management and reporting

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people, we invite you to apply for the Team Manager position at The Fostering Foundation, South West. Join us in creating brighter futures!

Interviews to be held: 22nd July 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £47,000.00-£52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave

• Company pension

• Life insurance

• Referral programme

• Store discount

• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Are you registered with Social Work England

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Do you have a Degree in Social Work (or equivalent) (required)

Application deadline: 18/07/2025
Reference ID: TM Manager SW