Fostering Team Manager - Kinship Service

Southend City Council are looking for full-time and experienced Fostering Team Manager, specialising in their Kinship support service. This position is full-time and permanent. You must have post qualified experience managing within a Kinship or SGO service.

Benefits for you:

Salary up to £59,000 per annum Support from a Deputy Manager 28 Days Annual leave Plus Bank Holidays Pension Scheme £7,500 after three years Up to £8,000 towards relocation Sick Pay Flexible Working Employee Scheme Healthcare Additional Bonuses Parking Permit

Your responsibilities:

Managing a team of experienced social workers in a Kinship service performance management Pipeline accrual Data management

Requirements of you as the Social Worker:

A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) A valid Social Work England registration Experience of working within both Assessment and Interventions Teams Must hold a full UK Driving Licence

Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031100 or tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details


  • Location: Essex, England
  • Salary: £53300 - £59000 per annum
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: Charles Hunter Associates
  • Posted: 04-Jun-2026
  • Posted on: careers4a.com