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Team Manager - Children

Job Posted: 12 hours ago

Salary: £ 40 - 40 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Exeter, Devon

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Lead Change. Shape Futures. Team Manager Opportunity – Exeter | Up to £40 per Hour

Location: Exeter, Devon
Rate: Up to £40.00 per hour
Contract: Locum

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Team Manager to lead the Kinship & Special Guardianship Order (SGO) Support and Private Fostering team within Devon Council. This is a key leadership role where you will drive high-quality service delivery and make a lasting difference to children, young people, and families.

About the Role
As Team Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day management of the SGO Support and Private Fostering teams, ensuring statutory duties are met and that carers and families receive effective, high-quality support. You will lead a team of social workers and family practitioners, promoting best practice and continuous development.

Key Responsibilities

  * Lead and manage the SGO Support and Private Fostering teams

  * Oversee assessments, support plans, and service delivery

  * Ensure high-quality support for kinship carers and fostering arrangements

  * Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners and social work teams

  * Manage budgets and resources effectively

  * Provide leadership, mentoring, and professional development to staff

About You
You will be a confident and motivated leader with strong experience in children’s services, particularly within kinship care, fostering, or special guardianship. You will champion high standards of practice, reflective learning, and a collaborative team culture.

Essential Requirements

  * Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

  * Significant experience in children’s services

  * Proven leadership and management experience

  * Strong knowledge of kinship care, SGO, and private fostering legislation

  * Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills

  * Ability to build strong relationships with families and professionals

  * Full UK driving licence and access to a car

Why This Role?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a locum manager to step into a well-structured service, lead a dedicated team, and influence positive outcomes across Devon. Based in Exeter, you’ll be working in a supportive environment that values strong leadership and innovative practice.

Take the next step in your locum leadership career—apply today

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