Deputy Fostering Team Manager

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of foster carers, children, and young people? The London Borough of Hillingdon is committed to improving fostering services and ensuring the best possible outcomes for children in care. We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Deputy Team Manager (DTM) to join our growing fostering team.

About the Role

As a Deputy Team Manager, you will:

• Support & Supervise up to five Supervising Social Workers (SSWs), helping them develop their skills and maintain high standards of practice.
  
• Recruit & Retain Foster Carers to strengthen our capacity in providing stable and nurturing placements for children.
• Work Closely with foster carers, kinship carers, and children to ensure well-matched placements and ongoing support for stability and positive outcomes.

About You

To thrive in this role, you should be:

• A Positive & Inspiring Leader – able to motivate and guide a team.
• Experienced in Fostering & Social Care – with a strong understanding of fostering legislation.
  
• A Strong Communicator & Relationship-Builder – working effectively with social workers, carers, and professionals.
• Highly Organised & Resilient – able to manage competing priorities and drive continuous service improvement.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required, as the role involves travel across the borough to visit foster carers and attend meetings.

Join Us!

Be part of a borough that values innovation, collaboration, and high-quality care in fostering services. Apply today and help us make a real difference!

• Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – You will receive a minimum of 26 days annual leave each year, in addition to bank holidays. This entitlement increases to a maximum 37 days after 10 years of service.

• Hillingdon Sport Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Cycle Purchase Scheme – Promote eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme.
• Discount on Golf Fees – Enjoy up to 30% discounts on green fees at council owned golf courses.
• Financial Benefits – Secure your future with access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
• Eye Care – We contribute towards eye tests and lenses for Display Screen Equipment
• Mental Health Support – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues.
• Support and Counselling Services – Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.

• Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.