Outstanding Fostering Services Manager | Hybrid

Charles Hunter Associates; North East; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

30 days annual leave

CPD training & development

Further benefits

Job summary

Independent Fostering Agency in the North East is seeking a Fostering Registered Manager to lead the fostering service. The role is permanent, full-time and hybrid, covering the North East region.

You will oversee social workers, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive service improvements. The candidate will hold a social work degree with post-qualification experience in fostering and significant management experience.

Qualifications

• Social Work degree required with post-qualification experience in Fostering and management.
• Experience leading teams and managing services in a regulated setting.
• Ability to develop improvements and ensure high Ofsted-standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support fostering social workers and staff.
• Ensure compliance with fostering regulations, legislation, and policies.
• Monitor service quality, performance, and outcomes for children; conduct audits and reviews.
• Collaborate with local authorities and partner agencies.
• Contribute to budget management and resource planning.
• Support strategic planning and development of fostering services.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Independent Fostering Agency in the North East is seeking a Fostering Registered Manager to lead the fostering service. The role is permanent, full-time and hybrid, covering the North East region.

You will oversee social workers, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive service improvements. The candidate will hold a social work degree with post-qualification experience in fostering and significant management experience.