Fostering Practice Manager

Barnardos; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's charity in Greater London is seeking a Fostering Practice Manager for its Wales Fostering Team. In this role, you will lead a dedicated team, ensuring exceptional support and training for foster parents. Your experience in social care and strong leadership skills will contribute to strategic improvements and collaboration with external partners, making a difference in children's lives. This position is ideal for seasoned leaders looking for a impactful challenge.

Qualifications

• Substantial supervisory experience in social care.
• Experience in team leadership within a fostering or similar environment.
• Ability to handle strategic development and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire team through high-quality supervision.
• Support recruitment and retention of foster carers.
• Collaborate with external partners for holistic care.

Skills

Supervisory experience in social care

Leadership skills

Collaboration with external partners

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...