Fostering Community Project Lead

The Fostering Community Project Lead will coordinate, deliver, and develop the Fostering Community Pilot across six South East local authorities, overseeing the recruitment and support of 20–35 Fostering Community Workers. This role involves designing training programmes, managing budgets, and building strong relationships with fostering teams and partner organisations to ensure safe and effective support for prospective carers. The position requires evaluating the pilot's success, contributing to formal reporting, and ensuring high standards of performance and compliance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in children's services, a passion for improving outcomes for children in care, and strong leadership and communication skills.