Team Manager (Fostering)
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £48,948 to £54,423 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | £48,948 - £54,423 pro-rata, per annum, plus Market Supplement of £1,600 pro-rata, per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | Havant, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | Hampshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HCC623411 |
Summary
As the Team Manager within Hampshire’s Fostering Service, you’ll lead the East Hampshire Fostering Support Team, guiding Social Workers and Support Workers to deliver high quality, responsive support to foster carers and children. You’ll use your professional expertise and leadership skills to coach, motivate and develop your team, ensuring excellent practice and strong outcomes. Working closely with the Fostering Service Manager, you’ll contribute to service-wide development, sharing learning and delivering training informed by legislation and best practice.
You’ll be part of a service rated Outstanding by Ofsted, joining a collaborative team committed to empowering foster carers and improving the lives of Hampshire’s Children in Care.
What you’ll do:
• Line manage and support a team of Supervising Social Workers and Fostering Support Workers, with a focus on wellbeing, quality of work and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with national care standards and safeguarding policies.
• Take an active role in Fostering Panel meetings and decision making related to carer suitability.
• Build strong partnerships with internal Children’s Social Work teams and foster carers across Hampshire to enhance service delivery.
• Manage the complaints process, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution.
• Drive service development and continuous improvement initiatives.
What we’re looking for:
• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Strong knowledge of Fostering Minimum Standards, safeguarding and fostering legislation, and care planning regulations.
• Proven experience in care management and supervising social work practice.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and partnership-building skills.
• Experienced in supporting individuals with workload and performance management.
• Ability to make sound decisions in complex situations and manage competing priorities.
Why join us?
• Be part of an Ofsted-rated Outstanding service committed to achieving the best outcomes for children.
• Work in a collaborative, supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.
• Help shape an evolving service that makes a real difference to children and families.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.
Other roles you may have experience of may include: Senior Social Worker, Social Worker Team Manager, Fostering Team Leader, Children’s Services Team Leader, Social Care Manager.
You’ll be part of a service rated Outstanding by Ofsted, joining a collaborative team committed to empowering foster carers and improving the lives of Hampshire’s Children in Care.
What you’ll do:
• Line manage and support a team of Supervising Social Workers and Fostering Support Workers, with a focus on wellbeing, quality of work and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with national care standards and safeguarding policies.
• Take an active role in Fostering Panel meetings and decision making related to carer suitability.
• Build strong partnerships with internal Children’s Social Work teams and foster carers across Hampshire to enhance service delivery.
• Manage the complaints process, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution.
• Drive service development and continuous improvement initiatives.
What we’re looking for:
• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Strong knowledge of Fostering Minimum Standards, safeguarding and fostering legislation, and care planning regulations.
• Proven experience in care management and supervising social work practice.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and partnership-building skills.
• Experienced in supporting individuals with workload and performance management.
• Ability to make sound decisions in complex situations and manage competing priorities.
Why join us?
• Be part of an Ofsted-rated Outstanding service committed to achieving the best outcomes for children.
• Work in a collaborative, supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.
• Help shape an evolving service that makes a real difference to children and families.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.
Other roles you may have experience of may include: Senior Social Worker, Social Worker Team Manager, Fostering Team Leader, Children’s Services Team Leader, Social Care Manager.
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