Fostering Team Manager Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: £50,269 - £54,495 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 14 th October 2025 The Council is a fostering friendly employer, a UNICEF Child Friendly City, and a City of Sanctuary, committed to providing the highest quality of care to the children and families. They are seeking an experienced and child-centred fostering manager to supervise and inspire a team of supervising social workers and resource workers, within a service rated "Good" by Ofsted. The Role Provide strong leadership, supervision, and guidance to a team of fostering workers. Oversee complex fostering caseloads, ensuring all work is compliant with statutory responsibilities, policies, and national minimum standards. Drive best practice in a supportive and reflective way, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team. Ensure the effective assessment, training, and support of foster carers, maintaining high standards and meeting service targets. Provide high-quality management support for the service and contribute to service development. Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary partners and partner agencies to support foster carers and the children in their care. Skills and Qualifications A professional Social Work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England. Significant post-qualifying experience in children’s social work, with demonstrable experience in fostering. Experience of managing, supervising, or mentoring social workers, preferably within a local authority setting. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant fostering regulations, legislation, and national minimum standards. A proven ability to lead and motivate a team, manage resources, and drive service improvements. A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Benefits A supportive culture: Join a local authority where social workers and leaders are valued, supported, and heard. Comprehensive benefits: Enjoy a defined benefit pension scheme, flexible and hybrid working options, a generous flexi-time scheme, and an Employee Assistance Programme. Professional growth: They offer a dedicated 5-day induction and ongoing leadership training, development, and coaching opportunities. Generous leave: Newcastle City Council offers generous annual leave, with the option to buy more. Additional leave for employees who are also foster carers: As a Fostering Friendly Employer, the council provides up to five days of additional paid leave for fostering-related activities, such as attending training and settling in a new child. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Council, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application. https://