Team Practice & Performance Manager (Mainstream Support Team)
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Foster Wales – Mainstream Support Team, Ty Catrin, Maritime Industrial Estate, Pontypridd, CF37 1NY. Join Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and Shape the Future of Children's Services.
This document is also available in Welsh. Foster Wales – Mainstream Support Team. Ty Catrin, Maritime Industrial Estate, Pontypridd, CF37 1NY. Join Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and Shape the Future of Children's Services.
Are you an experienced leader in fostering or related social care, looking for a fresh challenge where you can make a real difference to children’s lives? Foster Wales RCT is seeking a compassionate and skilled Team Practice & Performance Manager to join our Foster Wales Mainstream Support Team. Stepping into this influential role, you’ll guide a passionate team of social workers, assessor care managers, and support workers, all united by a commitment to delivering exceptional care for children living with our mainstream foster carers. Your leadership will drive a service that’s not just supportive, but innovative and attuned to the needs of each child’s unique circumstances.
You’ll oversee the development, support, and supervision of foster carers, collaborating closely with fellow Foster Wales RCT teams, Children’s Services colleagues, and partner agencies. As a vital part of the Foster Wales RCT leadership team, you’ll champion improvements, advance quality assurance systems, and work regionally alongside other local authorities to drive the highest standards of care.
What We’re Looking For
* Experience in managing social care teams, ideally within fostering or related services
* A sound understanding of children’s needs, particularly those unable to live with their families
* Strong leadership, assessment, communication, problem solving and planning skills
* Commitment to anti-oppressive and inclusive practice
* A recognised professional Social Work qualification and registration with Social Care Wales (or willingness to register upon appointment)
Why Join Us?
We recognise the challenges and rewards of social work. That’s why we offer a supportive management structure, ongoing investment in our services, and a comprehensive Learning and Development Centre to nurture your skills and professional growth.
* Flexible working arrangements
* Excellent career development opportunities
* Occupational health support and advice
* Outstanding pension scheme with employer contributions
* Exclusive staff rewards, leisure discounts, Cycle to Work and Let’s Connect technology schemes
* Dedicated peer support
You’ll benefit from a clear career progression pathway and access to our vibrant employee reward scheme, ensuring you feel valued every step of the way.
Safeguarding Commitment
Protecting children and vulnerable adults is at the heart of everything we do. All successful applicants are required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our safeguarding responsibilities.
Interested?
If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and want to help shape the future of fostering services in Rhondda Cynon Taf, we would love to hear from you. For further information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Gemma Higgon-Young, Service Manager, on 07384 456966 or Gemma.L.Higgon-Young@rctcbc.gov.uk.
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Government Administration
Benefits of Working for Rhondda Cynon Taf Council include flexible working, career development, and a range of staff rewards. The Council values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities in recruitment and selection.
The Council’s safeguarding responsibilities include an enhanced DBS check for this role. The Council operates a Welsh language commitment and supports Welsh-speakers through a guaranteed interview scheme for eligible applicants.
If you submit an application, please note that if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, you should assume your application was not successful on this occasion. The Council supports Armed Forces personnel and Veterans in line with its recruitment commitments.
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