Assistant Team Manager (Social Worker) - Fostering Team - Wokingham - Sanctuary Personal
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL, Wokingham
Assistant Team Manager (Social Worker) - Fostering Team - Wokingham - Sanctuary Personal
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WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL, Wokingham
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
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Full Job Description
Assistant Team Manager (Social Worker) - Fostering Team - Wokingham - Sanctuary Personal
Date Posted: 2026-09-27T00:00:00
Location: Wokingham, Berkshire, GB, RG40 1
Position Type: Any
Closing Date: 2026-12-26T19:01:09.453
Salary: Up to £47.50 per hour (depending on experience)
Job Title: Assistant Team Manager (Social Worker) - Fostering Team
Specialism: Fostering
Location: Wokingham, UK
Type: Locum, Full Time, Ongoing, 37 hours per week
Overview
An extraordinary opportunity awaits professionals who thrive in dynamic environments, helping to cultivate the next generation of foster carers in the vibrant community of Wokingham.
Perks and Benefits
- Locum Job: Enjoy the flexibility and variety that locum work brings, allowing you to explore different roles and environments while gaining valuable experience.
- Competitive Pay: Receive excellent remuneration that reflects your expertise and dedication, ensuring you're rewarded for your hard work.
- Career Development: Access to training and development opportunities to enhance your professional growth and stay at the cutting edge of social work practices.
- Work-Life Balance: Embrace the ability to work flexibly, benefiting from a healthy work-life mix that suits your lifestyle.
What You Will Do
- Provide guidance and support to foster carers, ensuring they are equipped to offer safe and nurturing homes to children.
- Supervise and develop a team of skilled supervising social workers, promoting best practices and professional growth.
- Ensure quality assurance by overseeing support, training, and challenging foster carers when necessary, maintaining high standards.
- Collaborate closely with partner agencies to build strong, effective working relationships.
- Drive service development initiatives, safeguarding practices, and continuous improvement to achieve positive outcomes for children in care.
About Wokingham
Wokingham is not just a place to work, but a wonderful community to become a part of. Nestled in the beautiful Berkshire countryside, Wokingham boasts excellent schools, vibrant cultural offerings, and easy access to nearby towns and cities. It's an ideal place for professionals seeking both career development and a fulfilling lifestyle.
Join Wokingham Borough Council and make a meaningful difference in fostering dynamic lives and nurturing environments.
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Salary Up to £47.50 p/h (depending on experience) Job Title: Assistant Team Manager (Social Worker) - Fostering Team Specialism: Fostering Location: Wokingham, UK Salary: Up to £47.50 per hour depending on experience Type: Locum, Full Time, Ongoing, 37 hours per week An extraordinary opportunity awaits professionals who thrive in dynamic environments, helping to cultivate the next generation of foster carers in the vibrant community of Wokingham. Perks and benefits Locum Job: Enjoy the flexibility and variety that locum work brings, allowing you to explore different roles and environments while gaining valuable experience. Competitive Pay: Receive excellent remuneration that reflects your expertise and dedication, ensuring you're rewarded for your hard work. Career Development: Access to training and development opportunities to enhance your professional growth and stay at the cutting edge of social work practices. Work-Life Balance: Embrace the ability to work flexibly, benefiting from a
healthy work-life mix that suits your lifestyle. What you will do Provide guidance and support to foster carers, ensuring they are equipped to offer safe and nurturing homes to children. Supervise and develop a team of skilled supervising social workers, promoting best practices and professional growth. Ensure quality assurance by overseeing support, training, and challenging foster carers when necessary, maintaining high standards. Collaborate closely with partner agencies to build strong, effective working relationships. Drive service development initiatives, safeguarding practices, and continuous improvement to achieve positive outcomes for children in care. Wokingham is not just a place to work, but a wonderful community to become a part of. Nestled in the beautiful Berkshire countryside, Wokingham boasts excellent schools, vibrant cultural offerings, and easy access to nearby towns and cities. It's an ideal place for professionals seeking both career development and a fulfilling
lifestyle. Join Wokingham Borough Council and make a meaningful difference in fostering dynamic lives and nurturing environments. #J-18808-Ljbffr