Head of Fostering

You will provide executive leadership and full operational oversight of the organisation's fostering and young adult placement services, shaping their strategic direction and driving sustainable growth across Scotland. Key priorities include:

• Leading the organisation's strategic development and contributing at senior management level.
• Maintaining Grade 6 (Excellent) Care Inspectorate ratings across all areas.
• Designing and delivering innovative carer recruitment and retention strategies to grow the service to around 50 Full time foster families.
• Championing the service across Scotland, building strong relationships with local authorities, health boards, and commissioning teams.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance, financial accountability, and high-quality reporting to senior executives and the board.
• Providing expert oversight of child and adult protection, safeguarding practice, and risk management.
• Leading, motivating, and developing a skilled staff team, including supervision, appraisals, and CPD planning.
  
  We are recruiting for a Head of Fostering and Young Adult Placement (YAP) - a strategic, commercially minded leader who can drive service growth, maintain exceptional care standards, and inspire a high-performing team. This role suits an experienced social work professional with strong trauma-informed practice, regulatory expertise, and a passion for improving outcomes for children, young people, and carers., We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking leader with:
• A professional social work qualification (BA Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent).
• 2-5+ years of progressive management experience within social work or family placement services.
• Strong expertise in child and adult protection, safer caring, and trauma-informed practice.
• Strategic leadership capability, resilience, and a growth-focused mindset.
• Confidence working with marketing teams to deliver public-facing recruitment campaigns.
• A track record in service development, quality assurance, or fostering within an IFP (preferred).