Interim Fostering Service Manager – North West (Hybrid)

Supporting Futures Consulting Ltd; West Kirby; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Supporting Futures Consulting Ltd is seeking a Registered Manager to provide interim leadership for a North West fostering service. The role is hybrid with a Liverpool office and carries a salary in the £48,000–£55,000 per annum range.

The position covers approximately 44 fostering households, with four direct reports and a wider team of around 12 staff. This is a full-time post (37 hours per week) with an initial 6-month duration and potential extension, starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• Previous Registered Manager experience is essential.
• Understanding of fostering regulations, National Minimum Standards and Ofsted expectations.
• Experience leading teams and maintaining service quality.

Responsibilities

• Providing operational leadership and oversight of the North West fostering service.
• Supporting and supervising managers, promoting child-centred practice.
• Maintaining high safeguarding, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborating with foster carers, colleagues and external professionals.
• Promoting placement stability and positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Providing leadership to the management team and wider staff group.
• Ensuring the service meets regulatory requirements and high standards of practice.

Skills

Registered Manager

Fostering service knowledge

Team leadership

Job description

Supporting Futures Consulting Ltd is seeking a Registered Manager to provide interim leadership for a North West fostering service. The role is hybrid with a Liverpool office and carries a salary in the £48,000–£55,000 per annum range.

The position covers approximately 44 fostering households, with four direct reports and a wider team of around 12 staff. This is a full-time post (37 hours per week) with an initial 6-month duration and potential extension, starting ASAP.