Fostering Practice Lead, Wales – Trauma‑Informed Care

Barnardos; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care charity in the UK is seeking a Fostering Practice Manager to lead their fostering team. This role involves providing exceptional supervision to Supervising Social Workers and ensuring that foster parents receive the support they need. Ideal candidates will have substantial supervisory experience within social care and a commitment to trauma-informed care. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to holistic care for children and families in fostering services. Competitive salary and career development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Significant supervisory experience in social care.
• Experience in a management role within fostering or social services.
• Ability to work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team to meet service demands and follow regulations.
• Support recruitment and retention of foster carers.
• Collaborate with external partners for holistic care.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Collaboration

Knowledge of fostering regulations

Job description

A leading social care charity in the UK is seeking a Fostering Practice Manager to lead their fostering team. This role involves providing exceptional supervision to Supervising Social Workers and ensuring that foster parents receive the support they need. Ideal candidates will have substantial supervisory experience within social care and a commitment to trauma-informed care. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to holistic care for children and families in fostering services. Competitive salary and career development opportunities are provided.