Childrens Team Manager – Fostering Support and Supervision – #000B32C81

Job Description

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced Childrens Team Manager to lead the Fostering Support and Supervision Team within Children’s Services, based in Ashton-under-Lyne (OL6 7SG). This is a temporary role running from 3 August to 5 October 2026, paying £27.36–£46 per hour via XMS.

As Team Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to a team of Supervising Social Workers, ensuring foster carers receive high-quality guidance, training and support and that looked-after children achieve positive outcomes in safe and stable placements. You will oversee the allocation, planning, monitoring and review of casework in line with fostering regulations, statutory guidance and council policies, whilst driving continuous improvement through audit, performance monitoring and reflective practice.

You will lead on the recruitment, supervision and professional development of staff, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration and excellence. Working collaboratively with internal colleagues, partner agencies and external stakeholders, you will contribute to the strategic development of fostering services and help shape future practice.

The successful candidate will be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England, with substantial post-qualifying experience in children’s services and a demonstrable track record of management within a fostering or looked-after children context. Strong knowledge of fostering regulations, safeguarding legislation and evidence-based practice is essential.

To be considered, please apply with your current CV and availability.

What’s on offer:

* Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
* Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
* A desirable location with great transport links
* A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

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