Fostering Practice Manager

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

Job summary

A leading children's charity is seeking a Fostering Practice Manager to lead a dedicated Wales Fostering Team. In this role, you'll inspire your team of Supervising Social Workers to provide exceptional support to foster parents and their families, ensuring adherence to fostering regulations. Your expertise in social care and team management will be crucial in addressing service demands and improving fostering outcomes for children. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and young people.

Qualifications

• Substantial supervisory experience in social care is essential.
• Experience in leading a team and ensuring high-quality support.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders in child welfare.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Supervisory experience in social care

Leadership skills

Team management

Collaboration with external partners

Education

Relevant social care qualification

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...