Registered Fostering Manager

Howard Finley; Manchester; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Full-time, permanent position

Job summary

Howard Finley is recruiting for a Registered Fostering Manager in Manchester. The role entails leading and developing the fostering service, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

You will lead the service in line with legislation and Ofsted requirements, manage social workers and carers, and drive service improvement within a well-established fostering organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading fostering services and teams.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding.
• Experience in recruitment, assessment and approval of foster carers.

Responsibilities

• Overall management, leadership and development of the fostering service.
• Lead the service in line with legislation and Ofsted requirements.
• Manage and support social workers and fostering staff.
• Oversee recruitment, assessment and approval of foster carers.
• Ensure supervision, training and ongoing support for carers.
• Maintain safeguarding, quality assurance and placement stability.
• Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections.
• Build relationships with local authorities and partner agencies.
• Drive service improvement and future development of the organisation.

Skills

Leadership experience in fostering

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Team development

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Registered Fostering Manager – Manchester

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience

Location: Manchester and surrounding areas

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established fostering organisation seeking an experienced Registered Fostering Manager to lead and develop its fostering service in the Manchester area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social work professional with a strong background in fostering services, leadership and regulatory compliance.

The Role:

• You will have overall responsibility for the management, leadership and development of the fostering service, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.


• Leading and developing the fostering service in line with legislation and Ofsted requirements.


• Managing and supporting social workers and fostering staff.


• Overseeing the recruitment, assessment and approval of foster carers.


• Ensuring foster carers receive appropriate supervision, training and ongoing support.


• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, quality assurance and placement stability.


• Preparing for and managing Ofsted inspections.


• Building effective relationships with local authorities and partner agencies.


• Driving service improvement and supporting the future development of the organisation.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.


• Significant experience within fostering and children's social care.


• Previous senior management or Registered Manager experience within a fostering service.


• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, fostering legislation and safeguarding requirements.


• Experience managing and developing social work teams.


• Experience preparing for Ofsted inspections.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to £60,000, depending on experience.


• Competitive additional benefits package.


• Full-time, permanent position.


• Opportunity to lead and develop a fostering service.


• Supportive working environment and professional development opportunities.