Fostering Service Manager

Foster Care Associates (fca); Melton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fostering agency is seeking a Fostering Service Manager to develop and promote fostering services in Hull. The role involves managing a team of Social Workers, accountability for performance, and requires at least 3 years' experience in fostering. An attractive salary of up to £50,038 per annum and extensive benefits are offered, including a generous holiday allowance and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Company car/allowance

Generous holiday allowance up to 35 days

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in fostering.
• Proven experience in working in a commercial environment.
• Strong commitment to improving outcomes for looked after children.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop and promote Social Work and Support Services.
• Accountable for operational, regulatory and financial performance.
• Lead a team of Senior/Supervising Social Workers to support children and foster carers.

Skills

SWE registered Social Worker

Experience in fostering

Leadership and management skills

Understanding of regulatory frameworks

Experience in supervising social work staff

Job description

Overview

Foster Care Associates are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Fostering Service Manager to develop and promote the fostering services in our Hull team. Regular travel across East Yorks/Hull and Lincolnshire and bi-monthly travel to Sheffield will be a requirement.

Responsibilities

• As Fostering Service Manager you will be expected to work closely with Local Authorities to effectively manage, develop and promote Social Work and Support Services within your remit.
• You will be accountable for the operational, regulatory and financial performance of your area.
• Reporting directly to the Registered Manager, you will provide positive and strong leadership and management to your team consisting of 5 Senior/Supervising Social Workers to create a positive and lasting difference for children/young people and foster carers.

Qualifications

• You will need to be SWE registered Social Worker, with at least 3 years\' experience in fostering and have some experience of supervising social work staff.
• With proven experience in working successfully in a commercial environment, supported by a strong commitment to improving outcomes for looked after children and young people and providing high quality foster care provision, you will also possess a good understanding of the Fostering Service from a regulatory, commercial and operational point of view.

About FCA

Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK\'s largest leading communities of children\'s service providers.

The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that\'s still where our Head Office is today.

We\'ve come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it\'s underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential.

Compliance

Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

Details

This role is a Full Time, Permanent position which also comes with an attractive salary of up to £50,038 per annum depending on skills/experience with company car/allowance + extensive benefits which includes a generous holiday allowance of up to 35 days annual leave in line with service + Bank Holidays and contributory pension scheme.