Interim Fostering Improvement Leader - Strategy & Change

Baltimore Consulting Limited; Ruthin; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Consulting Limited is seeking an Interim Fostering Improvement Consultant to lead an intensive 3-month programme, with an immediate start and hybrid working. The role involves health checks, strategic challenge to senior leaders, and driving measurable improvements in fostering services.

Applicants should be experienced in Local Authority fostering services, be a qualified Social Worker, and able to influence and deliver sustainable change within the service.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Local Authority fostering services at a senior level.
• Qualified Social Worker with current registration.
• Proven delivery of service improvement programmes.
• Strong knowledge of fostering legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a comprehensive health check of fostering services.
• Provide strategic challenge to senior leaders and drive change.
• Review performance against fostering legislation and standards.
• Support development of the Children’s Services Sufficiency Plan.
• Produce clear recommendations for sustainable service improvements.

Skills

Senior fostering leadership

Qualified Social Worker

Service improvement delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Social Work qualification

Social Work England registration

Job description

Baltimore Consulting Limited is seeking an Interim Fostering Improvement Consultant to lead an intensive 3-month programme, with an immediate start and hybrid working. The role involves health checks, strategic challenge to senior leaders, and driving measurable improvements in fostering services.

Applicants should be experienced in Local Authority fostering services, be a qualified Social Worker, and able to influence and deliver sustainable change within the service.