Full time | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom
Posted On 30/04/2026
Job Information
- Social / NGO / Health & Care
- City Cardiff
- Province Cardiff (Caerdydd GB-CRD)
- Postal Code CF10
Job Description
3 Month Contract With A local Authority
Job Purpose
To lead the delivery of high-quality, innovative fostering services across the Cardiff and Vale region, driving regional improvements, promoting best practice, and ensuring effective partnership working. The role has strategic oversight of fostering recruitment, regional performance, and the development and implementation of a regional work programme aligned with national fostering priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of regional improvements across fostering services, ensuring alignment with national frameworks and priorities.
- Oversee and manage the regional fostering recruitment “front door,” including staff management and performance monitoring.
- Develop and implement the regional work programme for fostering services, using performance data and key indicators to drive continuous improvement.
- Promote best practice and consistency of service delivery across Cardiff and Vale fostering teams.
- Build and maintain effective partnerships with local authorities, third sector organisations, and other stakeholders.
- Represent the region at national meetings and contribute to the development of fostering services across Wales.
- Produce and present reports, business cases, and performance updates to senior leadership and governance boards.
- Engage children, young people, families, and stakeholders in service development and improvement.
- Provide line management and supervision to designated staff within Children’s Services.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, data protection, and corporate policies.
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of fostering services and the wider children’s social care landscape.
- Up-to-date understanding of policies and challenges affecting looked‑after children and foster carers (desirable).
- Proven experience in partnership working and developing collaborative service models.
- Experience managing change within a social care or public service environment.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to build consensus across diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to analyse performance data and translate insights into service improvements.
- Flexible approach, with willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Additional Information
- Location: Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan (with requirement to work across multiple locations)
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