Registered Area Manager (England)

TACT; Remote; GBP 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit fostering organization in the UK is seeking a Registered Area Manager for the East Midlands. This role involves managing a diverse team, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing service plans. The successful candidate will have a Level 5 Management Qualification or be willing to obtain one, alongside significant experience in fostering. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are offered, with a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

31 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Level 5 Management Qualification or willingness to enroll within 6 months.
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualifying experience in fostering or childcare.
• Proven track record in working with children promoting their positive development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the staff team including Deputy Area Managers and Social Workers.
• Monitor service compliance and safeguard children and young people.
• Deliver the Service Operational Plan and manage budget.

Skills

Management

Communication

Organizational skills

Team management

IT proficiency

Education

Level 5 Management Qualification

3+ years in fostering or childcare

Job description

Registered Area Manager (England) Salary: £60,780 per annum; £750 Homeworking Allowance per annum; £1,500 Out of Hours Allowance per annum; Hours: 35 per week; Contract: Permanent; Location: Homebased with travel required around East Midlands (Derbyshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire & Peterborough).

As a not for profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and looks to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are.

We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.

As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest in unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground‑breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding Education and Health services. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.

In 2024 TACT became one of the top 5 charities to work for in the UK, placing 5th in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results, and a top 25 mid‑sized company to work with across the whole of the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of a staff team of Deputy Area Managers, Social Workers, Family Finders, Recruitment Managers & Officers, Consultants, Panel Members, Administration Team and Children’s and Young People’s Resource Workers.
• Regulatory compliance including service monitoring, safeguarding of children and young people, and participation in the out‑of‑hours rota.
• Deliver the Service Operational Plan, including management of budget and contracts, and act as a Panel Advisor.
• Occasionally cover casework due to staff sickness or leave.
• Encourage diversity and inclusion within all aspects of the role and support the provision of services across the East Midlands region.

Key Qualifications

• Level 5 Management Qualification (or willingness to enrol within 6 months of appointment and complete within 3 years).
• Minimum 3 years of post‑qualifying experience in fostering or other childcare settings.
• 5 years post‑qualifying experience in fostering or in other childcare settings.
• A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality and promoting their positive development.
• Experience of managing a diverse and experienced team, ideally remotely.
• Experience of group work and/or delivery of training.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant legislation including the Fostering National Minimum Standards and Fostering regulations.
• Ability to prioritise, plan and self‑organise efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT effectively, including participation in virtual meetings and webinars.

Benefits

• 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
• Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months service.
• 45p per mile for business travel.
• Flexible working arrangements (compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• Homeworking bundle including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set‑up.
• HelpHand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
• An hour a week of live, expert‑led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
• Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician appointments.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.

Additional Details

Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

The Registered Area Manager will be located in the East Midlands area, and travel across the region will be required including face‑to‑face meetings at least once a month and on other occasions for training and team wellbeing events.

Application Details

Closing Date: Monday, 5th January 2026. Interviews: Friday, 16th January 2026 via Teams.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive; you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.