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Service Manager – Fostering

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Buckinghamshire Council

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United Kingdom , Aylesbury

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74235.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

Buckinghamshire Council is looking for an experienced and motivated Service Manager for Fostering to lead a vital service that directly transforms children's lives. This senior leadership role has both strategic and operational impact, shaping the fostering offer across the county and ensuring children receive safe, nurturing and high-quality care. You will guide a large and dedicated workforce, champion best practice, and play a key part in delivering our Sufficiency Strategy, Residential Transformation Programme, and long-term financial planning.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the full range of fostering functions including recruitment, assessment, approval, supervision, training and retention of foster carers and connected carers
  • Ensure the service meets all statutory requirements including the Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011, the National Minimum Standards and Ofsted expectations
  • Strengthen recruitment pathways, increase carer retention, and ensure the right placements are available at the right time
  • Oversee quality assurance and performance monitoring systems
  • Ensure the service uses data effectively to improve outcomes and support strategic planning
  • Work closely with colleagues across placements, commissioning and residential services
  • Build strong partnerships internally and regionally to deliver a consistent, trauma-informed and child-centred approach
  • Lead and develop up to five Team Managers and a wider workforce of up to 50 staff
  • Set high standards, develop talent, and foster a culture of reflection, accountability and continuous improvement
  • Represent the Council in regional and national forums
  • Provide professional advice to senior leaders and elected Members
  • Support budget monitoring
  • Contribute to the Medium-Term Financial Plan
  • Produce key reports such as the annual fostering report and Ofsted self-assessment
  • Ensure the voices of children and foster carers are at the heart of service development
  • Ensure the principles of safeguarding, inclusion and equality remain central to everything we do

Requirements:

  • Qualified Social Worker (SWE registered)
  • Substantial leadership experience in fostering or regulated children’s services
  • Comprehensive knowledge of fostering legislation, inspection frameworks and statutory processes
  • Experience operating within a complex local authority environment
  • Strong political awareness
  • Confident communication skills
  • Ability to build productive relationships with senior leaders, regulators, partners and carers
  • Proven experience of leading teams through change
  • Experience developing a skilled and motivated workforce
  • Experience managing service performance effectively
  • Strong financial insight
  • Ability to align services with strategic priorities and sufficiency needs
  • Values-led approach rooted in professionalism, integrity and a commitment to improving outcomes for children
  • Embodies Buckinghamshire Council’s values of being Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy
  • Resilience, energy and determination to drive improvement and maintain high standards
  • Commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice
What we offer:
  • Fair and inclusive culture
  • Health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
  • A unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
  • Ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
  • Opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
  • Flexible working
  • Discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops
  • Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme
  • Opportunity to gain membership to Costco
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Travel discounts with Arriva

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 04, 2026

Expiration:
February 22, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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