Fostering Practice Manager

Barnardos; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care organization is looking for a Fostering Practice Manager for its Wales Fostering Team. In this role, you will lead a team of Supervising Social Workers to deliver exceptional support to foster parents and ensure compliance with fostering regulations. Ideal candidates will have substantial supervisory experience in social care, demonstrating strong leadership and collaboration skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on children's lives through dedicated care.

Qualifications

• Substantial supervisory experience in social care required.
• Experience in fostering regulations in Wales is beneficial.
• Ability to collaborate with child welfare organizations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Supervisory experience in social care

Leadership and team management

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...