Registered Manager - Fostering

Near Northwood, £55,000 to £65,000 + Performance Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Registered Manager - Fostering - Social Work England

Are you an experienced Registered Manager , ** Fostering Manager , ** Registered Social Worker or ** Team Manager looking for your next leadership opportunity within an ** Independent Fostering Agency (IFA)?

We're recruiting on behalf of an ambitious and growing Independent Fostering Agency near Northwood seeking an exceptional ** Registered Manager (Fostering)** to lead and develop its fostering service.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Work Manager with a strong background in ** fostering , ** children's social care and ** safeguarding** to join a supportive senior leadership team committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for ** children in care , ** looked after children and ** foster carers **.

If you're passionate about high-quality social work practice, regulatory compliance and leading high-performing teams, we would love to hear from you.

Tasks

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) in accordance with ** Fostering Services Regulations 2011 **, ** National Minimum Standards **, the ** Children Act 1989 , safeguarding legislation and ** Ofsted requirements.
• Provide effective leadership, supervision and performance management to Social Workers and the wider fostering team.
• Oversee the recruitment, assessment, approval, supervision, support and ongoing development of **foster carers **.
• Promote excellent safeguarding practice and ensure the welfare of children and young people remains at the heart of every decision.
• Build positive relationships with Local Authorities, commissioning teams and external professionals.
• Lead quality assurance, service development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare the service for Ofsted inspections and ensure regulatory compliance is maintained at all times.
• Monitor performance, compliance, outcomes and quality standards across the service.
• Champion a positive, inclusive and child-centred culture.

Requirements

About You

To be successful, you'll have:

• Social Work England registration.
• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent).
• Significant experience within **Fostering , an ** Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) or Local Authority Children's Services.
• Experience as a **Registered Manager **, ** Fostering Manager **, ** Team Manager , ** Practice Manager or senior leadership role within children's social care.
• Strong knowledge of the **Fostering Services Regulations 2011 **, ** National Minimum Standards **, ** Children Act 1989 **, safeguarding legislation and the ** Ofsted Inspection Framework **.
• Experience leading teams through service development, quality improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and people management skills.
• Experience supporting, recruiting and developing foster carers.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine commitment to achieving the very best outcomes for children, young people and foster families.

Benefits

What's on Offer?

• £55,000 to £65,000 basic salary
• Performance bonus
• Supportive and experienced senior leadership team.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development.
• The opportunity to influence strategy and shape the future of the service.
• A collaborative working environment where your expertise is recognised and valued.
• Long-term career progression within a growing Independent Fostering Agency.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Registered Manager (Fostering), ** Fostering Manager , ** Registered Social Worker , ** Social Work Manager or ** Team Manager looking to progress your career within an ** Independent Fostering Agency **, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion and discover how your leadership can make a lasting difference to children, young people and foster families.