Fostering Services Lead — Visionary Manager (Flexible Hours)

Children's Social Work Matters; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Regular supervision

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

IT equipment for agile working

Career development

Cycle to work

Parking permit

Social Work England fee reimbursement

Mileage expenses

Employee discounts

Free refreshments

Job summary

Children's Social Work Matters in Barnsley is seeking a visionary leader to head the Fostering Service, supervising two supervisory teams and a panel advisor. You will motivate staff, focus on outcomes for children, and develop innovative approaches to recruitment and support for foster carers.

The post offers a senior management role within a council-backed service, with a commitment to high standards, ongoing professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management experience in fostering services.
• Experience leading recruitment, kinship and panel processes.
• Visionary leadership to improve outcomes for children and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead Supervisory Teams x 2 including Mockingbird Constellations, Recruitment Team and Kinship Team.
• Oversee Panel Advisor and ensure high-quality supervision of foster carers.
• Drive recruitment and innovative service developments to meet children’s needs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Fostering service management

Solution-focused

Job description

Children's Social Work Matters in Barnsley is seeking a visionary leader to head the Fostering Service, supervising two supervisory teams and a panel advisor. You will motivate staff, focus on outcomes for children, and develop innovative approaches to recruitment and support for foster carers.

The post offers a senior management role within a council-backed service, with a commitment to high standards, ongoing professional development and flexible working arrangements.