Permanent Fostering Team Manager - Southend

Fostering Team Manager - PermanentLocation: Southend-on-SeaSalary per annum: £53,460 - £58,959 per annumWorking Arrangements: Hybrid Working AvailableBenefits: Relocation Package Available (up to £8,000)Pertemps are seeking an experienced Fostering Team Manager to join Southend's Children's Social Care service on a permanent basis.This is an excellent opportunity for an established manager with significant Kinship Care experience to lead and develop a high-performing fostering service. Please note that candidates must have direct Kinship experience, as transferable skills alone will not be considered for shortlisting.About the role:

• Lead, manage, and support a team of Social Workers and practitioners within the Fostering Service.
• Oversee Kinship Care assessments, ensuring all statutory requirements and timescales are met.
• Provide high-quality supervision, performance management, and professional development to team members.
• Ensure children are safeguarded and receive positive outcomes through effective care planning and service delivery.
• Manage complex fostering and kinship cases, providing guidance and oversight where required.
• Chair and contribute to fostering, kinship, and permanency planning meetings.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with children, families, carers, partner agencies, and other professionals.
• Ensure compliance with fostering regulations, legislation, policies, and best practice guidance.
• Monitor team performance, quality assurance, and service standards to drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the strategic development of fostering and kinship services across the local authority.
• Support the recruitment, assessment, approval, and retention of foster carers and kinship carers.
• Promote a culture of reflective practice, learning, and continuous improvement across the service.

About you:

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• ASYE completed.
• Extensive experience within Fostering Services.
• Direct Kinship Care experience is essential.
• Previous management or supervisory experience within Children's Social Care.
• Strong knowledge of fostering regulations, safeguarding legislation, and statutory guidance.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £53,460 - £58,959.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Minimum requirement of 2 days per week on-site.
• Relocation package of up to £8,000.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and forward-thinking local authority environment.

Please note that Southend City Council does not offer sponsorship for overseas candidates.Please apply online or reach out to me on or