Deputy Manager - Therapeutic Fostering Agency

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd; England; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent fostering agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a home-based Deputy Manager. The chosen candidate will oversee social workers and ensure outstanding care for children in foster care. Ideal for those with fostering experience, this role offers a salary of up to £48,000, generous annual leave, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Car Allowance

Company pension scheme

Progression opportunities

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in fostering or similar fields is essential.
• Relevant qualifications in social work or child welfare are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support foster parents to achieve outstanding outcomes for children.
• Ensure compliance with all required documentation.
• Conduct occasional initial home visits.

Skills

Fostering experience

Knowledge of safeguarding

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

A Family owned, Outstanding rated, therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency are looking for a home-based Deputy Manager to oversee 3 social workers, who cover the areas around Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes and parts of Northamptonshire. You will be based from home, and earn up to £45,000 per annum, and will be responsible to deputise for the agencies Team Manager on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care.
• Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation
• Undertake occasional initial home visits

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have fostering experience. However, adoption and safeguarding are also welcome!

Benefits

• Salary up to £48,000 per annum
• Generous Annual Leave
• Car Allowance
• Company pension Scheme
• Progression opportunities

Contact: Please follow the instructions on this website, or contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031100 or [e-mail] for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details.