Interim Fostering Improvement Lead

Interim Fostering Improvement Lead
Initial 3-6 months – immediate start
£450–£500 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Hybrid working – 3 days per week on site

CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing 5 May 2026

Are you ready to step into a high‑impact transformation role where your work directly improves outcomes for children and young people? This is a critical opportunity to take ownership of service improvement, growth and innovation at pace. As Interim Fostering Improvement Lead, you will report into the Head of Service for Corporate Parenting and work closely with a newly formed Sufficiency Board, holding real influence over strategic delivery, operational change and future capacity planning.   This assignment is all about momentum. You will be trusted to lead complex improvement activity, challenge the status quo and deliver tangible results that reduce reliance on external placements while strengthening in‑house fostering provision. If you thrive in regulated environments, enjoy working across systems and want a role where your decisions genuinely matter, this is one to act on quickly.

Your role as Interim Fostering Improvement Lead:

• Driving service improvement and growth aligned to transformation priorities and delivery plans
• Leading targeted recruitment strategies, including digital marketing and regional collaboration
• Improving enquiry, assessment and approval pipelines to increase in‑house fostering capacity
• Strengthening support, retention and resilience of foster carers, building on innovative models
• Working at pace with senior stakeholders to deliver cost reduction and placement stability

You will be accountable for progressing time‑critical projects that directly impact sufficiency, quality and value for money. This is a visible role with clear outcomes and the authority to make things happen.

Your previous experience as an Interim Fostering Project Lead:

• Proven background in fostering services or children’s social care within a regulated environment
• Strong track record of project leadership, service transformation and delivery at pace
• Experience of marketing, recruitment and sufficiency strategies within fostering or placements
• Confidence working with senior leaders, boards and multi‑agency partners
• Ability to translate strategy into practical, measurable improvements

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail, or know someone who would be a strong fit, please contact Sarah Macrae on 0117 313 7110 or apply today.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so do get in touch.)

Our clients are committed to creating and evolving a diverse workforce. Recruiting decisions are based on experience and skills, and any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the process.

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