Description Job Title: Fostering Support Team Manager Salary: £53,460 - £61,638 per annum Grade: G Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week About the department The Fostering Service recruits, assesses and provides ongoing support to our in house foster carers. The Team sits within the Children Looked After Service and works closely with the children's teams to provide good quality homes for our children. This is a dynamic and varied role requiring someone with an in depth knowledge of fostering work. About the Role As the Fostering Support Team Manager you will be expected: To line manage the Fostering Support Team who provide supervision, guidance and training to approved foster carers to meet the needs of children and young people. To uphold the Fostering Regulations and the National Minimum Standards. To comply with the practice standards for the service. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who has: Management experience Robust knowledge of fostering legislation Extensive experience of working in fostering services Essential qualifications: Recognised social work qualification and be a registered social worker DBS Check: Enhanced Check with Children and Adults Barred List is required Benefits of Working with Us At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous annual leave entitlement Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable) Ongoing training and professional development Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support Staff discounts and local offers A supportive and inclusive working environment Important Dates Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 13th November 2025 Closing Date (Internal & External): 30th November 2025 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed Additional information If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact: Elise McQueen Head of Service for CLA and Aftercare Elise.McQueen@thurrock.gov.uk To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below: Download Job Profile (PDF Document) Application Requirements As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application. If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. Gaps in Employment Form Gaps in Employment Example