Job Title:Team Manager
Location:Kindercare, Belfast
Contract:Permanent
Hours:Full time
Salary: £43,000 – £45,000 per annum (plus £3,000 car allowance)
Kindercare Fostering NI is a not-for-profit agency, part of the UKs largest independent fostering group. We work with all five Health and Social Care Trusts, supporting over 115 foster carers and 180 children across Northern Ireland.
Were proud to be rated a Great Place to Work 2025, with 83% of staff recommending us. After probation, we also offer a 4-day working week (100% pay, 80% hours).
The Role
As Team Manager, youll:
- Support the Registered Manager to deliver high-quality fostering services.
- Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and minimum standards.
- Oversee carer recruitment, assessment, referrals, placements, and training.
- Contribute to regional growth and service development.
About You
- Registered Social Worker (NISCC or equivalent).
- Recent experience in fostering/childrens services.
- Knowledge of the regulatory framework.
- Previous line management experience.
- Strong communication and IT skills, with flexibility to travel.
Why Join Us?
- Great Place to Work Certified.
- Performance-based 4-day working week.
- Opportunity to shape services and outcomes for children and carers.
But what else is in it for you? Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll get an exceptional reward package including:
- Up to 39 days annual leave each year (25 base entitlement + 1 One moment in time + 8 bank holidays + ability to buy up to 5 extra days)
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
- Your Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package thats right for you, including:
- A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
- Cycle to Work Schemes
- Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
And thats not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
Closing date for applications is September 28th 2025
Interviews 6th October 2025
Skills:
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Benefits:
car allowance benefits package
Skills:
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