Fostering Lead

Are you ready for a new challenge in a vibrant role supporting children’s futures? We have an exciting opportunity for you as a Locum Fostering Lead within Children’s Social Care in the beautiful area of Staffordshire. This crucial role offers an excellent hourly rate of £47.93 with flexible working arrangements being either Full Time or Part Time. This ongoing position allows you to make a significant impact on fostering services and be at the heart of transformational work in children’s social care.

Perks and benefits

• Hybrid Role: Embrace the work-life balance with the flexibility of working from home while spending a minimum of 2-3 days a week in the office.
• Diverse Workload: Never a dull day when you can toggle between strategic leadership and on-the-ground fostering engagement.
• Career Development: Expand your professional skillset and experience with ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Networking: Work alongside talented professionals and collaborate with diverse teams making a difference.

What you will do

• Provide strategic leadership for the sufficiency strategy and maintain regulatory oversight of fostering functions and supported lodgings.
• Lead all fostering service activities, which include recruitment, assessment, retention strategies, family support, and foster carer engagement.
• Undertake key statutory and regulatory responsibilities, ensuring full compliance with fostering regulations.
• Act as the Regulation 24 Nominated Officer while overseeing fostering assessments, panel processes, and approval arrangements.

Discover why Staffordshire is not just a workplace but a vibrant community. Known for its picturesque countryside and rich history, Staffordshire offers a fantastic quality of life with excellent amenities, schools, and a strong sense of community. Join us and enjoy an enriching career in a place that combines the tranquillity of rural landscapes with the buzz of urban living. Come and be a part of something special!