Fostering Practice Manager

Barnardos; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's charitable organization in Wales is seeking a Fostering Practice Manager to oversee a dedicated fostering team. This role includes leading social workers, ensuring compliance with fostering regulations, and collaborating with external partners to provide holistic care. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in fostering practices. This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary between £36,427 and £48,749, with a commitment to improving the lives of children and young people.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising social workers in a fostering setting.
• Ability to collaborate with external partners for holistic care.
• Strong leadership skills to guide a team effectively.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Fostering regulations knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Job description

Join Our Team as a Fostering Practice Manager Wales Fostering Service

• Location : Barnardo's Cymru Adoption & Fostering Service
• Contract type : Permanent
• Hours : 37
• Salary : £36,427.00 - £48,749.00
• Closing Date : 31 January 2026
• Interview Date : TBC

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.