Fostering Practice Manager

Fairer Fostering Partnership; Wales; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent fostering agency in Wales is seeking a Fostering Practice Manager to lead a dedicated team of Supervising Social Workers. This role involves ensuring high-quality supervision and support for foster carers, collaborating with external partners, and contributing to the strategic development of fostering services. Ideal candidates will have substantial supervisory experience in social care and a passion for transforming the lives of children and young people. The position offers competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Substantial supervisory experience in social care.
• Experience leading teams and ensuring high-quality supervision.
• Ability to collaborate with external partners effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the team in delivering high-quality supervision.
• Support the recruitment and retention of foster carers.
• Collaborate with local authorities and health professionals.

Skills

Supervisory experience in social care

Leadership skills

Team management

Collaborative skills

Job description

Location: Barnardo's Cymru Adoption & Fostering Service
Salary: £36,427.00 – £48,749.00
Contract type: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: 31 January 2026

We're offering an exciting opportunity to become a Fostering Practice Manager within our dedicated Wales Fostering Team. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will lead a team of skilled and passionate Supervising Social Workers, ensuring they deliver supermarkets quality supervision, support, and training to foster parents and their families. Your leadership will help foster parents provide trauma‑informed care that transforms the lives of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your team to meet evolving service demands through high‑quality supervision and adherence to fostering regulations in Wales.
• Support recruitment and retention of foster carers, contributing to strategic development and service improvement.
• Collaborate with external partners, including local authorities, health and education professionals, and child welfare organisations dış, to ensure holistic care for children and families.

We're looking for a driven individual with substantial supervisory experience in social care, ready to take the next step in their career. Whether you're an experienced Team Manager, Deputy Manager, or a seasoned leader seekingOSA fresh challenge, this role offers a platform to share your expertise and make a lasting impact.

You'll be part of a supportive and knowledgeable team, with access to coaching, mentoring, and leadership development from the Operations Manager, Assistant Head of Business, and wider service colleagues.

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