Fostering Practice Manager

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

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...