Team Manager - Fostering - Devon

Reference: 3525682814_1774608022

Team manager required for work within the Fostering Team in Devon. This is an exciting opportunity with excellent rates of pay up to £40.00ph. 3 month contract but likely reviewed. Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Office base: Exeter, Totnes or Barnstaple

We are looking for a dedicated and motivated manager to lead our Kinship & Special Guardianship Order Support and Private Fostering team.

As manager, you will oversee the provision of support services for kinship carers and private fostering assessments, ensuring that children and young people in these arrangements receive high quality support. Your leadership will be essential in managing service delivery, implementing development of the team, and ensuring statutory duties are undertaken.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead and manage the SGO Support team and the Private Fostering team, overseeing day to day support and assessments.
* Ensure the provision of high quality support services for kinship carers, SGO families, and private fostering arrangements.
* Manage a team of social workers and family practitioners.
* Work closely with the social work teams, families, carers, and multi agency partners to ensure childrens needs are met and that support services are accessible.
* Oversee assessments of needs and support plans for carers and families.
* Manage resources and budgets effectively.

About you?

* Strong knowledge of the legal framework surrounding kinship care, SGOs, and private fostering.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem solving skills.
* Experience in managing budgets and resources effectively.
* A high-level of written and verbal communication skills*?
* The ability to build effective professional relationships with children, families, and other professionals
* Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models, and theories relevant to children's social work
* Exceptional recording and planning skills
* A valid UK driving licence and access to a car

You will be Social Work England registered, ideally a driver with access to own car and able to reside and work in the UK

As an Eden Brown Synergy candidate, you can take advantage of our competitive service offering: * Dedicated personal and professional service. * Free DBS check. * CV review service. * Interview advice. * Competitive rates of pay. * Post-placement follow up meetings.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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£40.00
Per hour
Up to GBP40.00 per hour

Devon

Full Time

Added 27/03/2026
Reference: 3525682814_1774608022

Team Manager - Fostering - Devon

Devon
Full Time

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