Assistant Team Manager - Fostering - Kent

Liquid Personnel

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Location Until 8/22/2026 First posted July 12, 2025 Last posted July 12, 2025
Job description

Liquid Personnel are currently recruiting for an Assistant Team Manager to join a dedicated Fostering service within a progressive local authority in Kent—where your leadership can make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.

This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be part of a forward-thinking council that puts people first. You’ll join a supportive, innovative team that values collaboration, professional growth, and meaningful impact. With a strong focus on manageable caseloads, reflective supervision, and a unique team-based approach, this authority empowers social workers to do their best work. Guided by values of trust, respect, and ambition, it’s a place where your voice is heard, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your career can truly flourish.

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive salary: £49,658 - £54,130
  • Annual retention payment: £2,000
  • Career progression scheme to support your professional development
  • Generous annual leave: 27–30 days + bank holidays
  • Essential User Allowance (option to transfer to Lease Car after 6 months)
  • Excellent local government pension scheme
  • Free car parking
  • Hybrid working (minimum 2 days/week in office)
  • Relocation package up to £8,000

About the Role
Reporting to the Team Manager, you will lead and support a small team of social workers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. This is a non-caseholding role focused on delivering high-quality supervision and ensuring best practice in safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people.

Requirements

  • Degree in Social Work
  • Active registration with Social Work England
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Interested?
Contact Mozz Radwan on 020 3857 3486 or [email protected]

Please note: We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List. 

About this role

Summary

Support and lead social workers in fostering service, ensure safeguarding, promote wellbeing, and support team performance.

Job title

Assistant Team Manager - Fostering

Experience level

not specified

Industry

social care

Location requirements

hybrid in kent, remote work allowed

Salary

£49,658 - £54,130, £2,000 retention payment, up to £8,000 relocation package

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

social worksocial work england registrationuk driving licence

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

fosteringchild welfareteam leadership
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kent, UK

Hybrid Place