Slough Children First
Fostering Practice Manager (Recruitment) (FTC)
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Fixed term contract until 31st March 2027
‘Foster with Slough’ is the fostering service, graded ‘Good’ (OfSTED, 2021), linked to Slough Children First. We are a rapidly growing energetic and innovative team, working alongside professional foster carers, to support them to be at the top of their game, so that they can care for some of Slough’s most deserving children and young people and ensure that they are happy, safe and loved, thriving!
Are you the dynamic individual that we need to take the service to the next level? If you’re looking for an exciting and rewarding diverse role, where your skills are embraced, you’ll have a wealth of opportunity to progress your career development and utilise your knowledge and skills managing the Recruitment area of the fostering service.
This is a role for a confident, outgoing individual who understands the rewards and challenges of fostering and the needs of ‘Cared for’ children. We are looking for someone creative who can think outside the box and work on their own initiative, someone relational and empathetic and a good team player.
The Practice Manager (Recruitment) will be able to combine their creative and leadership skills and develop a broad understanding of the recruitment target through the development of external networks, working alongside the Marketing officer, internal recruitment officers, training coordinator and undertaken the supervision and support of our assessing social workers, to increase are pool of competent local foster carers and improve our local offer to the children of Slough.
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We work on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 3 days per week based in the office.
If You’re Looking For a New Challenge And Want To Be Part Of An Exciting Journey To Turn Children’s Services Around In Slough, Then Come And Join Us. In Return, We Can Offer You
- Training and development opportunities
- Agile working supported by technology
- Flexible working policies
- Friendly working environment and great colleagues.
Slough is one of the UK’s most diverse and well-connected towns, offering a vibrant place to live and work just outside London. Ongoing regeneration and investment have enhanced local amenities, public spaces and employment opportunities, while the cost of living remains more affordable than central London. With direct trains to Central London in under 20 minutes and excellent road links via the M4, M25 and M40, Slough is an accessible and welcoming location to build your career.
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Our Values and Commitment
We are driven by our vision to ensure Happy, Safe & Loved, Thriving children and young people. Our work is guided by strong values — being child focused, honest and respectful, improving constantly, looking ahead, and delivering together.
We are looking for people who share these values and are passionate about making a positive difference. In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive environment where collaboration, learning and care truly matter.
If this reflects who you are, we would love to hear from you!
Fostering Practice Manager (Recruitment) (FTC)
Location:
Observatory House, 25 Windsor Road, Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom
SL1 2EL
Salary:
£62,230-£64,566 (incl LW and market supplement) per year
Contract:
Full-time
Posted:
Today
Closing date:
06/11/2026
Job reference:
AD1707570ObsFPM
Documents:
[Foster with Slough Job Description and Person Specification - Fostering Practice Manager (Recruitment).docx](Foster with Slough Job Description and Person Specification - Fostering Practice Manager (Recruitment).docx)
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