Salary: £46,142- £48,226 per annum
Hours per week: 37 hours
Fixed term: Until the end of March 2028
Interview date: Wednesday 15 July 2026
Join our Dynamic Kinship and Fostering Team, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the service.
Our Outstanding Children's Service would like to welcome a Kinship Assistant Team Manager with substantive social care experience to join our Countywide Kinship and Fostering team. We value our staff and take pride in offering our staff in the service diverse training opportunities, including participation in DDP-led peer reflection groups and engagement in cross-functional projects with other Children's Services.
As an Assistant Team Manager, you will be instrumental in shaping a positive impact on families. Working closely with the Team Manager, you will manage and supervise a number of qualified Social Workers, and you will be keeping the individuals needs firmly at the heart of all you do. Your dedication will drive positive change and shape a brighter future for those in need.
Kinship is a specialised service within our broader team, that focuses on supporting special guardians, connected person foster care, and private fostering arrangements. Here, you will become part of a dedicated team of professionals who are genuinely passionate about the service they provide and its impact on the lives of children who require care.
Your role will involve overseeing a team of support workers who will form relationships with birth parents and their family and friends network, to help support children remain within their own family.
Join us and unlock the potential for personal and professional growth, as you contribute to creating a supportive and empowering environment for both your team and the families we serve.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here .
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Contact details
Lisa-Marie Llyod, Kinship & Fostering Team Manager at [email protected]
Application criteria
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