Fostering Team Manager - Supervisory

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Salary £51,356 - £54,495 and excellent benefits (Pay award pending)

Basis Full time

Job profile for Fostering Team Manager - Supervisory

Fostering Team Manager - Supervisory

location_on Rotherham 16/08/2026

Job details

Salary £51,356 - £54,495 and excellent benefits (Pay award pending)

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Region Rotherham

Job category/type Childrens Social Work

Date posted 22/07/2026

Job reference REQ23604

Attachments: Benefits Package.doc Job Profile Band L.docx

Job description

Directorate - Children and Young People's Services

Permanent, 37 hours per week, Full time

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Fostering Rotherham as a Fostering Team Manager - Supervisory.

At Fostering Rotherham, we are proud to be part of an Outstanding service, recognised for the difference we make to children, young people and foster families. Our success is built on strong relationships, a commitment to continuous improvement and a culture where people are supported to develop and thrive.

As Team Manager, you will lead a team of supervising social workers who work alongside foster carers to provide safe, stable and nurturing homes for children and young people. You will be responsible for providing professional leadership, reflective supervision and management oversight, ensuring that foster carers receive higher quality support and that children achieve the best possible outcomes.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated leader who shares our commitment to relationship-based practice. You will work closely with foster carers, children, partner agencies and colleagues across Children's Services to promote placement stability, strengthen fostering families and continually improve the experience of children in our care.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Team Manager or a aspiring leader looking for the next step in their career. You will join a supportive and experienced management team where collaboration, professional curiosity and shared learning are actively encouraged.

Working as an integral member of the management team, you will have a sound knowledge of fostering legislation, regulations, guidance and standards. Previous experience of fostering and supervising foster carers is essential.

At Fostering Rotherham, we believe that when our staff feel valued and supported, they are best placed to support others. We invest in our managers through regular reflective supervision, strong peer support, accessible senior leaders and opportunities for professional development. You will be joining a service that is ambitious for children, proud of its achievements and focused on becoming even better.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact

Closing date: 16 th August 2026

Shortlisting Date: 18th August 2026

Interviews Date: 25th August 2026

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website .

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