Fostering Service Manager

Polaris Community; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A fostering organization is seeking a Fostering Service Manager to lead a team dedicated to providing care for children and young people. You will support foster parents, ensure high-quality service, and promote the commercial growth of the agency. A recognized social work qualification and significant experience in fostering are essential. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance

30 days Annual Leave

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Medical Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in fostering or children's social care.
• Track record of supporting and retaining foster parents.
• Strong team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a dedicated team of social workers.
• Build strong relationships with foster parents.
• Develop strategies for commercial growth.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Empathy

Relationship Building

Education

Recognised social work qualification

Job description

Benefits: Company Caror£2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan

Location: Office Based Oldbury West Midlands or Blackburn, Lancashire

Area: West and East Midlands, North West and Yorkshire

Are you a passionate and experienced social work leader looking to make a meaningful impact in the fostering sector? We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Fostering Service Manager to join our team in Cymru South area. Regular travel across the area is an essential criteria for this role.

About Us

We’re a high-quality fostering organisation, recognised as ‘Outstanding’ by OFSTED, and one of the UK’s only independent fostering agencies specialising in cultural and faith-based fostering placements.

That’s what we set out to do in 2012, and we’re still doing it today. Our focus is on helping children and young people with specific religious or cultural needs find foster parents who share their values and identity and can provide a safe and loving home. As such we provide a specialist service and in our most recent inspection in 2024, OFSTED rated us as ‘Outstanding’ in every area of our work

Our head office is in the West Midlands, but as out reputation and services have grown, so has our presence across the UK. We now have an office in Blackburn and also cover the East Midlands and Yorkshire. We are fortunate to have Kulvinder Kaur Sahota as our manager in process of registration and are a close, supportive staff team.

We are looking to recruit a passionate and experienced social work leader in to our management team.

About the Role:

AsFostering Service Manageryou will work closely with Local Authorities, our staff team and foster parents for the benefit of our children. Reporting directly to the Registered Manager, you will provide positive and strong leadership and management to your team to ensure high-quality care for children and young people while supporting and empowering our foster parents. Your role will include:

• Retention and Support: Building strong, trusting relationships with foster parents to enhance retention and satisfaction, ensuring they feel valued and supported at every stage of their journey.
• Wellbeing and Engagement: Fostering a culture of empathy and support, prioritising the wellbeing of both staff and foster parents, and creating a positive, inclusive environment.
• Commercial Growth: Developing and implementing strategies to promote the commercial growth of the agency, ensuring long-term sustainability and stability.
• Leadership and Development: Leading a dedicated team of social workers, supporting their professional growth, and maintaining high standards of practice.
• Quality Assurance and Compliance: Ensuring that the service meets and exceeds regulatory standards, with a focus on continuous improvement and best practice.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with local authorities, commissioners, and other external partners to promote the agency and strengthen relationships.

About You

You will be a compassionate, resilient, and inspiring leader, with a commitment to delivering positive outcomes for children, young people, and foster families. You should have:

• A recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England (or equivalent).
• Significant experience in fostering or children’s social care
• A proven track record of supporting and retaining foster parents.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A commitment to promoting the wellbeing and resilience of both staff and foster families.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive, family-friendly working environment.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and foster families in our faith based agency.

It is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a highly supportive environment and to continue to build on an already highly performing fostering service with a clear purpose.

For more information about this post please contact Kulvinder Kaur Sahota on 07970081374