Fostering Service Manager

FCA; Peterborough; Remote; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established fostering agency seeks a passionate Fostering Service Manager to lead and develop fostering services in the Peterborough area. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary of £43,000 per annum, along with extensive benefits including a company car or allowance and generous holiday entitlement. You will collaborate closely with Local Authorities, ensuring operational excellence while fostering a supportive environment for children and young people. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a highly rewarding field, working alongside a dedicated team committed to improving the lives of looked-after children.

Benefits

Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance

30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35)

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Medical Cash Plan

Qualifications

• SWE registered Social Worker with 3+ years in fostering.
• Experience supervising social work staff and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and promote Social Work and Support Services effectively.
• Lead a team of Senior/Supervising Social Workers to improve outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Social Work

Regulatory Knowledge

Commercial Awareness

Team Management

Education

SWE Registration

3+ years in Fostering

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES

Fostering Service Manager

Basic Salary: £43,000

Benefits: Company Car or £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

Base Location: Homebased

Covering Area: Yorks and Lincs

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

About Us

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.

About the Role

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 4 Senior/Supervising Social Workers to create a positive and lasting difference for children/young people and foster carers.

This role is a Full Time, Permanent position which also comes with an attractive salary of £43,000 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.

About You

You will need to be a 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.

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 which continues to develop and grow.

To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch.

No agencies please.

Interviews at this time will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams, and all appointments managed pragmatically in line with individual and company needs.

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.