Overview
The successful candidate will manage a varied portfolio, including oversight of assessments, support and specialist work across the fostering service. You will work closely with colleagues and partners to ensure robust, creative and effective responses to the needs of children and foster carers, maintain high standards of safeguarding and support carers to provide stable, nurturing environments for children.
Responsibilities
* Experienced manager with a strong track record in fostering and a sound understanding of the needs of children in care
* Ability to manage a varied portfolio, including assessment, support and specialist areas
* Demonstrates strong safeguarding oversight and confident decision‑making
* Works collaboratively with colleagues, internal teams and wider partners
* Delivers effective operational oversight while supporting reflective, strengths‑based social work
* Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands under pressure
* Confident operating in fast‑paced, high‑challenge environments
* Committed to supporting the wellbeing, performance and development of teams
Qualifications
* Registered social worker with Social Work England
* Significant post‑qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector
* Full permission to work in the United Kingdom
Benefits
* Full induction with a supportive Practice Fundamentals offer
* Regular supervision
* 28 days annual leave (pro rata where appropriate) plus bank holidays
* Competitive salary with access to the local government pension scheme
* Flexible working arrangements in our refurbished Civic Offices with local offices near where you need to work
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Relocation scheme
* Staff network groups
EEO Statement
BCP Council is a Disability Confident Employer and provides an inclusive recruitment process that ensures every candidate has the support and reasonable adjustments they need to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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