Registered Area Manager - Fostering - South West

Hoop Social Work; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fostering organization is seeking a Registered Area Manager to lead a passionate team from home, focusing on improving fostering services in the South West. This role offers a competitive salary of £60,780 plus allowances. Candidates should have significant social work experience, strong leadership skills, and a Level 5 Management Qualification. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

£1,500 Out-of-Hours Rota Allowance

£750 Homeworking Allowance

Permanent contract

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ post-qualifying social work experience (fostering or other children’s settings).
• Up-to-date knowledge of fostering legislation & NMS.
• Experience managing a diverse team — ideally remotely.

Responsibilities

• Leading a knowledgeable, passionate fostering team.
• Ensuring safe, responsive and high-quality support for children.
• Managing budgets and contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Experience in child development

Confidence in group work

Education

Level 5 Management Qualification

Job description

Registered Area Manager – Fostering (South West)

Home-based | £60,780 + Allowances | Full-time | Permanent

Hoop Social Work are working with a highly regarded fostering organisation who are looking for a passionate and experienced Registered Area Manager to join their leadership team in the South West. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact and help shape the ongoing development of fostering services across the region, all while working from home with travel as needed.

Benefits package

• £60,780 per annum

• + £1,500 Out-of-Hours Rota Allowance

• + £750 Homeworking Allowance

• 35 hours per week

• Permanent contract

• Home-based role with travel across the South West

The role

You’ll be responsible for leading a knowledgeable, passionate fostering team, ensuring children and young people receive safe, responsive and high-quality support.

You’ll take ownership of service delivery and regulatory compliance, work collaboratively with internal teams, and play a key role in delivering the organisation’s operational plan.

The role also includes:

• Supporting and supervising a diverse, experienced (often remote) team
• Championing safeguarding and high-quality practice
• Taking part in the out-of-hours rota
• Overseeing service monitoring and development
• Managing budgets and contracts
• Acting as Panel Advisor when needed

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running and inspire confidence across the service.

You’ll have:

• Level 5 Management Qualification, or willingness to enrol within 6 months
• 3–5 years’ post-qualifying social work experience (fostering or other children’s settings)
• A strong track record of working with children and promoting positive development
• Experience managing a diverse team — ideally remotely
• Confidence in group work and/or delivering training
• Up-to-date knowledge of fostering legislation & NMS
• Excellent planning, organisational & communication skills
• Solid IT ability & confidence using virtual platforms

Key dates

• Closing date: Sunday 23rd November @ midnight

• Interviews: Friday 5th December (via Teams)

If you’re passionate about fostering, confident in leading teams and want to join an organisation where children are at the heart of every decision — I’d love to hear from you.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work today on 02922 400519 for an informal chat.