Fostering Team Manager

The Fostering Team Manager leads and shapes the newly formed regional Recruitment and Assessment Hub for Foster East Luton and Bedfordshire, overseeing the recruitment, assessment, and approval of foster carers across three local authorities. This role involves providing professional leadership to a team of coordinators and social workers, driving recruitment targets, and ensuring high-quality, child-centred practice throughout the fostering journey. The position requires strong collaboration with partner agencies to maximize recruitment opportunities and contribute to regional sufficiency planning.