Fostering Practice Manager

Barnardos; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking a Fostering Practice Manager for its Wales Fostering Team. This role involves leading a dedicated team of Supervising Social Workers to ensure exceptional support for foster parents. The ideal candidate will have significant supervisory experience in social care and will be responsible for recruiting foster carers and collaborating with various external partners to provide holistic care for children and families. Join us to make a transformative impact on the lives of children and young people.

Qualifications

• Substantial supervisory experience in social care.
• Experience with fostering regulations.
• Ability to collaborate with external partners.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Fostering Practice Manager Wales Fostering Service

We're offering an exciting opportunity to become a Fostering Practice Manager within our dedicated Wales Fostering Team . Reporting directly to the Operations Manager , you will lead a team of skilled and passionate Supervising Social Workers , ensuring they deliver exceptional supervision, support, and training to foster parents and their families. Your leadership will help foster parents provide trauma-informed care that transforms the lives of children and young people.

In this pivotal role, you will :

• Lead and inspire your team to meet evolving service demands through high-quality supervision and adherence to fostering regulations in Wales.
• Support recruitment and retention of foster carers, contributing to strategic development and service improvement.
• Collaborate with external partners , including local authorities, health and education professionals, and child welfare organisations, to ensure holistic care for children and families.

We're looking for a driven individual with substantial supervisory experience in social care, ready to take the next step in their career. Whether you're an experienced Team Manager , Deputy Manager , or a seasoned leader seeking a fresh challenge, this role offers a platform to share your expertise and make a la...