Fostering Practice Manager

Barnardos; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's charity in the UK is seeking a Fostering Practice Manager for its Wales Fostering Service. This pivotal role involves leading a dedicated team of Supervising Social Workers to provide exceptional support to foster parents and their families. The ideal candidate will have substantial supervisory experience in social care, with a focus on trauma-informed care. Join us to make a transformational impact on the lives of children and young people through effective leadership and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a social care setting.
• Ability to implement trauma-informed care methods.
• Proven track record of supporting recruitment and retention efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the team to meet service demands.
• Support recruitment and retention of foster carers.
• Collaborate with local authorities and child welfare organisations.

Skills

Substantial supervisory experience in social care

Leadership skills

Ability to collaborate 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...