Fostering Team Manager (Placement and Fostering Support Team)

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