Fostering Service Manager: Lead & Develop Carers

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive senior management

Regular supervision

Flexible working

Professional development

Cycle to work

Parking permit

Mileage reimbursement

Employee discounts

Refreshments

Job summary

Barnsley Council is seeking a Service Manager Fostering to lead the team supporting children in care and our foster carers. You will oversee Supervisory Teams, recruitment, retention and the supervision of in-house foster carers, while driving innovative solutions to meet children’s needs.

We seek visionary leadership, extensive fostering service management experience, and a commitment to high social work standards to help Barnsley Council deliver excellent outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working in a fostering service in a management capacity.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Commitment to high standards of social work practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate Supervisory Teams and support panels.
• Oversee recruitment, retention and supervision of in-house foster carers.
• Develop innovative recruitment strategies and improve sufficiency of fostering services.
• Provide visionary leadership to improve outcomes for children and young people.

Skills

Leadership

Social Work Management

Fostering Service Experience

People Management

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Barnsley Council is seeking a Service Manager Fostering to lead the team supporting children in care and our foster carers. You will oversee Supervisory Teams, recruitment, retention and the supervision of in-house foster carers, while driving innovative solutions to meet children’s needs.

We seek visionary leadership, extensive fostering service management experience, and a commitment to high social work standards to help Barnsley Council deliver excellent outcomes for children and families.