Connected Persons Fostering Team Manager

CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; Conwy; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounts and cashback at local high街?

Opportunity to purchase a health cash/

Free access to employee assistance

Job summary

CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL is recruiting a Connected Persons Fostering Team Manager to lead the Fostering Service’s connected carers work in Conwy. You will provide management oversight and professional support to supervising social workers, assessing social workers and the SGO co-ordinator, and you will drive high‑quality assessments to identify needs and appropriate support.

The role requires travel across the county to remote locations and a commitment to safeguarding children, with a

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated and experienced team of staff, providing management oversight and professional support to supervising social workers, assessing social worker and SGO co‑ordinator.
• Oversee high‑quality assessments to identify the strengths, needs, and support requirements of connected carers.
• Commitment to welfare, safety and individual needs of children remains central to fostering support and practice.

Job description

A rare opportunity has emerged for a Connected Persons Fostering Team Manager within Conwy’s Fostering Service.

Conwy has demonstrated a strong commitment to ensuring more children can remain within their family network, a goal that aligns with the evolving landscape of kinship support. If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to be part of these positive changes, this could be a fantastic chance to join us!

Reporting to the Section Manager, you will lead a dedicated and experienced team of staff members, providing management oversight and professional support to supervising social workers, assessing social worker and SGO co‑ordinator. You will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high‑quality assessments that identify the strengths, needs, and support requirements of connected carers, helping to create stable, nurturing environments where children can thrive and achieve the best possible outcomes.

The service is well established and known for its supportive and collaborative culture. As part of the wider Fostering Management Team, you will join an experienced, permanent leadership group that works closely together and warmly welcomes new colleagues.

At the heart of this role is a commitment to ensuring that the welfare, safety, and individual needs of children receiving care remain central to all aspects of fostering support and practice.

It is essential that the post holder has the ability to travel throughout the County often to and from remote locations at short notice.

In return you can expect:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts and cashback at local high street shops
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support.

Manager details for informal discussion: Elin Dickin, Section Manager – Care Resources, 01492 576357, [e-mail]

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We’re passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in‑person and on‑line to support you.