Fostering Service Manager - Hybrid (Cardiff)

Randstad Care AS; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking an experienced Fostering Service Manager (G10) to lead Foster Wales Cardiff. Based at County Hall, Cardiff with home/remote options, you will oversee assessment, approval and support services across fostering, SGOs, and related initiatives.

You will manage a skilled team to drive practice excellence and ensure safe, positive outcomes for children and young people, requiring registration and substantial management experience.

Qualifications

• Post-qualifying management experience in a social care setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of statutory fostering duties, SGOs, Connected Persons, and When I Am Ready initiatives.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the Cardiff county area as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of assessment, approval and support services across mainstream fostering, When I Am Ready schemes, connected carers, SGOs and supported lodgings.
• Lead Foster Wales Cardiff with a team of professionals to drive practice excellence and safeguard outcomes for care-experienced children and young people.

Education

Professional Social Work qualification (BSc, MA, DipSW or equivalent)

Social Care Wales registration

Job description

Cardiff Council is seeking an experienced Fostering Service Manager (G10) to lead Foster Wales Cardiff. Based at County Hall, Cardiff with home/remote options, you will oversee assessment, approval and support services across fostering, SGOs, and related initiatives.

You will manage a skilled team to drive practice excellence and ensure safe, positive outcomes for children and young people, requiring registration and substantial management experience.