Regional Fostering Development Lead

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking a Regional Fostering Development Manager to lead the development and improvement of Fostering Services across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, promoting best practice and strong partnership working to improve outcomes for foster carers and children.

The role involves leading a small team, managing recruitment front door, analysing performance data, developing regional improvement projects, and presenting updates to management and partners while spending

Responsibilities

• Lead regional service improvements across Cardiff and Vale Fostering Teams.
• Manage a small team and oversee the regional fostering recruitment front door.
• Monitor and analyse fostering recruitment and performance data, identifying what is working and where improvements are needed.
• Lead the regional fostering work programme, ensuring objectives and targets are delivered.
• Use national fostering performance information and KPIs to identify priorities and develop improvement plans.
• Manage and maintain the Fostering in Cardiff website and act as a key point of contact for the service.
• Work closely with Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan, regional and national partners.
• Develop new approaches and models of service delivery.
• Promote best practice and support improvements in fostering practice across Wales.
• Present information, reports and performance data clearly to management, partners and national stakeholders.
• Build consensus across different viewpoints and bring people with you through periods of change.
• Work with other Regional Development Managers across Wales to support the wider Foster Wales programme.

Job description

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking a Regional Fostering Development Manager to lead the development and improvement of Fostering Services across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, promoting best practice and strong partnership working to improve outcomes for foster carers and children.

The role involves leading a small team, managing recruitment front door, analysing performance data, developing regional improvement projects, and presenting updates to management and partners while spending