Describe a typical day. As children's service manager, part of my daywill involve staff support or supervision. I link closely with placinglocal authorities so will attend planning meetings or looked-afterreviews about particular children. I also chair carers' annual reviewsand consult with carers about issues relevant to fostering andlooked-after children.
What other agencies, and who else within your own organisation do youhave to work with? I work closely with local authorities. I also linkwith health. Within Barnardo's there are lots of fostering and shortbreak services, five are in Scotland and I meet regularly with managersand practitioners to explore best practice and plan for the future.
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