Fostering Service Lead — Registered Manager

Liquid Personnel; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunities

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Job summary

Liquid Personnel in Norfolk is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a therapeutic fostering service, driving development, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance. You will support foster carer recruitment and retention while delivering excellent outcomes for children and young people.

As a Registered Manager, you will oversee operations, lead a fostering team, prepare for inspections, and collaborate with Local Authorities to drive service growth.

Qualifications

• Must have Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Minimum 2 years' management experience within fostering, adoption, or family and friend's services.
• Strong knowledge of fostering regulations, safeguarding, and National Minimum Standards.
• Experience overseeing assessments, fostering panels, and foster carer support.

Responsibilities

• Leading the fostering service and maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Preparing for and leading Ofsted inspections.
• Managing and developing the fostering team Overseeing foster carer recruitment, assessment, approval, and retention.
• Acting as Panel Advisor and ensuring effective fostering panel processes.
• Driving quality assurance, audits, and service improvement.
• Building strong relationships with Local Authorities and key stakeholders.
• Monitoring safeguarding concerns, complaints, and notifiable events.
• Supporting the strategic growth and development of the service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Regulatory knowledge

Team management

Education

Social Work qualification

Social Work England registration

Job description

Liquid Personnel in Norfolk is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a therapeutic fostering service, driving development, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance. You will support foster carer recruitment and retention while delivering excellent outcomes for children and young people.

As a Registered Manager, you will oversee operations, lead a fostering team, prepare for inspections, and collaborate with Local Authorities to drive service growth.