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Caerphilly, Caerphilly County Borough (On-site)
£36,427 - £48,749 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

Join Our Team as a Fostering Practice Manager – Wales Fostering Service

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 exceptional 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.

In this pivotal role, you will:

  • 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, 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 ManagerDeputy Manager, or a seasoned leader seeking a 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 ManagerAssistant Head of Business, and wider service colleagues.

What We're Looking For:

  • relevant professional qualification and current registration.
  • Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience, with strong knowledge of fostering regulations in Wales.
  • Experience in recruitment strategy development or collaboration with Recruitment/Marketing Officers.
  • Confidence using social media platforms to promote fostering and enhance visibility across Wales.
  • Proven ability to lead organisational change, manage performance, and drive service excellence.
  • Strong communication skills, especially in complex or challenging situations.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

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Barnardo's View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size More than 1000
Posted on: 19 November 2025
Closing date: 12 December 2025 at 17:01
Job ref: 22052
Tags: Social Care / Development, Social / Support Work

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