Team Manager – Connected Carers Team
Medway | Up to £55,959 per annum | Hybrid Working Available
Looking for your next step in fostering?
Medway Children’s Services is seeking a Team Manager to lead their Connected Carers Team within the Fostering Service. This is an opportunity to play a key role in ensuring children in care are placed with suitable family members or friends, providing them with stability and a strong support network.
Your Role:
As the Team Manager, you’ll be responsible for:
✅ Managing and supporting a team of Social Workers assessing and supervising Connected Carers.
✅ Overseeing the completion of viability assessments, SGO assessments, and Reg 24 placements to ensure the best outcomes for children.
✅ Ensuring compliance with fostering regulations, SGO legislation, and Medway’s policies.
✅ Working closely with legal teams, IROs, and fostering panels to secure permanent, high-quality placements.
✅ Providing reflective supervision and developing Social Workers to maintain a high standard of practice.
✅ Supporting the wider Fostering Service in recruitment, training, and retention of foster carers.
What You Need:
🔹 Qualified Social Worker (SWE registered) with significant fostering or connected carers experience.
🔹 Proven experience managing or supervising Social Workers within a fostering or safeguarding setting.
🔹 Strong knowledge of SGO processes, fostering regulations, and court proceedings.
🔹 Ability to lead a team, make sound decisions, and work effectively with multi-agency partners.
What’s on Offer?
✨ Competitive salary of up to £55,959 per annum.
✨ Hybrid working for a better work-life balance.
✨ Ongoing training and development opportunities.
✨ The chance to make a direct impact on children’s lives in Medway.
Interested?
Contact Fred Thomas at Sheldon Phillips for more details on 01635 226350, apply today and take the next step in your fostering career!