Assistant Team Manager - Fostering - Kent

<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>What’s in it for you?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary: £49,658 - £54,130</li> <li>Annual retention payment: £2,000</li> <li>Career progression scheme to support your professional development</li> <li>Generous annual leave: 27–30 days + bank holidays</li> <li>Essential User Allowance (option to transfer to Lease Car after 6 months)</li> <li>Excellent local government pension scheme</li> <li>Free car parking</li> <li>Hybrid working (minimum 2 days/week in office)</li> <li>Relocation package up to £8,000</li> </ul> <p><strong>About the Role</strong><br>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.</p> <p><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Degree in Social Work</li> <li>Active registration with Social Work England</li> <li>Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle</li> </ul> <p><strong>Interested?</strong><br>Contact Mozz Radwan on 020 3857 3486 or&nbsp;<a class="fui-Link ___w5et180 f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv f1mo0ibp fjoy568 ff5ikls f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a" href="mailto:Mozz.Radwan@liquidpersonnel.com" target="_blank" data-tabster="{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}">Mozz.Radwan@liquidpersonnel.com</a><br><br></p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p>