Fostering Team Manager (Placement and Fostering Support
Team)
Closing date 31/01/2026
Employer
Monmouthshire County Council / Cyngor Sir Fynwy
Location
Monmouthshire
All areas
Job details
Contract hours
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Pay
£54,495 - £50,269 per year
Area of care
Social Care
Workplace
Foster Care
Job role
Fostering Team Manager
Job description
Job Advert
Monmouthshire Children Services has been investing in the improvement and development of a fostering service which has our children at its heart, seeks to work
in participation with our Foster Carers, and responds to the dynamic challenges arising from the Governments "removal of profit from children's care" agenda. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Fostering Team Manager to work alongside our Senior Practitioners leading on Assessment, Panel development and Compliance to build on the progress made so far. This is a key leadership role, where you'll manage a skilled team, drive service improvements, and work collaboratively with partners to deliver positive outcomes. You will oversee the recruitment, assessment, and support of foster carers, ensuring high-quality placements that meet the needs of children who are looked after. We're looking for someone with strong management experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Monmouthshire is a beautiful rural authority, yet only 20 minutes from Newport and Cwmbran, and 40 minutes from Bristol and Cardiff. Monmouthshire County Council is invested in providing an excellent service to its foster carers including a dedicated clinical psychology and therapy service for foster carers and the children they care for (BASE) and an intensive support service for children with more complex needs (MyST). If you are motivated, reflective and creative with strong social work values and passionate about fostering, we would love to hear from you. Post Details
SALARY - IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Salary would be pro rata if not working full time hours or 52 weeks per year. i.e. 37 hours per week / 32.5 per week for School Teachers
Temporary End Date (if applicable):
Location: County Hall (Rhadyr - Usk), NP15 1GA, United Kingdom. This may change in the future if the service location needs to relocate. Relocation or disturbance expenses will not be paid if this happens.
Term Time Only - Weeks per Year (if applicable):
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: Appointment to this post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to the following DBS check: Enhanced with Children Barred List Check
Welsh Language Assessment: Welsh language skills are desirable
Recruitment Contact: Should you require any further information regarding this post, please contact: CHARLOTTE DRURY / charlottedrury@monmouthshire.gov.uk
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