Foster Care Development Lead

1 month ago


Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Ltd Full time

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Commissioning Lead to join our Fostering Team at Sanctuary Personnel Ltd. As a Supervising Social Worker with Synergy Fostering in London, you will be responsible for leading the team, overseeing child placements, and ensuring compliance with Agency policies and procedures.

About the Job
  • This is a dynamic and challenging role that requires strong leadership and management skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with carers, children, and other stakeholders.
  • You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to improve foster care outcomes and supporting carers in their roles.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Lead the Fostering Team and oversee the placement of children with foster carers.
  • Develop and facilitate Foster Carer Support Groups.
  • Participate in child protection and safeguarding procedures.
  • Undertake unannounced visits to foster homes.
  • Match and place children with foster carers.
  • Contribute to foster carer training and development programs.
Requirements and Benefits
  • At least two years post qualifying social work experience with ASYE, valid DBS, and HCPC registration.
  • More than two years' experience of fostering in a Supervising Social Worker role.
  • Salary: up to £58,000 per annum.
  • Productivity bonus up to £7200.
  • Stakeholder Pension Scheme.
  • £3000 per annum travel allowance.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.


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