Regional Foster Carer Wellbeing and Participation Programme Lead (18 months Fixed Term Contract)


Company:	Bracknell Forest Council
Salary:	£38,316 to £42,876 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bracknell, RG12 1JD
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

Are you passionate about helping foster carers feel heard, valued and supported? In this role, you will lead foster carer participation, voice and wellbeing across a regional partnership of local authorities in the South East. You will build trusted relationships, create meaningful opportunities for co-production and use lived experience to shape practical improvements that strengthen wellbeing, influence service development and make a lasting difference for fostering families across the region.

Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search ‘secondment policy’ on the intranet for more information.

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.

The role is based at Time Square, Bracknell, with around 5–10 days per month in the office and the remainder working from home. Some travel across partner authorities and occasional travel to London will be required to support programme delivery and sessions.

If you would like an informal chat or a tour of the office prior to submitting your application, please contact helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk to arrange a suitable time.

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