Fostering North East – Registered Manager

Zwolle IT City; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,608 - 55,743; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas bank holidays paid at double time

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ability to buy and sell annual leave

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Staff counselling service

Charity Workers’ discount

Free life assurance

On demand pay

Opportunities for training and professional development

Sleep in allowance of £80

Job summary

A regional charity agency in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a skilled Registered Manager for their fostering services. The successful candidate will lead the team, ensuring compliance with fostering regulations while offering support and development to staff. Ideal candidates must be registered Social Workers with senior-level experience in Fostering Services. The position provides generous benefits, including enhanced pension contributions, annual leave, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold a suitable qualification and currently registered as a Social Worker.
• Experience in a senior role within Fostering Services is essential.
• Full understanding of legislation and regulation for Fostering Services is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the fostering service.
• Work collaboratively with staff and carers.
• Ensure compliance with fostering legislation and regulations.

Skills

Registered Social Worker

Senior level experience in Fostering Services

Understanding of legislation for Fostering Services

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management

Job description

Registered Manager – Fostering North East

Salary: £50,676 per annum

Location:Head Office, Newcastle upon Tyne

Hours: 35 hours per week.

The Job Role:

Fostering North East is a small, established Independent Fostering Agency and part of a range of care services provided by North East regional charity, St Cuthbert’s Care.

We are looking to appoint a skilled Registered Manager to lead and develop this service, joining a committed team of staff and carers.

The ideal candidate will

• Hold a suitable qualification and currently be a registered Social Worker
• Have experience of working at a senior level within Fostering Services
• Have full understanding of legislation and regulation for Fostering Services
• Hold an NVQ Level 5 qualification in Leadership & Management (desirable)

We offer our staff a range of additional benefits including:

• Christmas bank holidays paid at double time
• 27 days annual leave, including a day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays
• Ability to buy and sell annual leave
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff counselling service
• Charity Workers’ discount
• Free life assurance
• On demand pay
• Earn money and rewards with the Care Friends AppReal Living Wage Employer (minimum £13.45 per hour)
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Sleep in allowance of £80 (role dependant)