At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of assessors to ensure high-quality fostering assessments.
- Company: Dynamic organisation focused on improving outcomes for children.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive senior leadership team and enjoy hybrid working.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while shaping service quality.
- Qualifications: Qualified social worker with experience in fostering and team leadership.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Remote – midlands
Reports to: Head of Recruitment
Salary: £50,000 DOE
Hours: Full-time 35 hours
Are you an experienced fostering social worker looking to move into a leadership role? Do you have a strong focus on delivering high-quality assessments and improving outcomes for children? We’re recruiting a Fostering Assessment Manager to lead our assessment team, overseeing the end-to-end process and ensuring prospective foster carers experience a clear, supportive, and timely assessment journey.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and support a team of independent assessors
- Provide regular supervision, appraisals, and professional development opportunities
- Monitor team performance, workload, and productivity to ensure effective delivery
- Oversee the completion of Form F assessments
- Ensure all assessments are completed to a high standard and within required timescales
- Quality assure assessment reports prior to panel submission
- Ensure compliance with fostering regulations, national minimum standards, and safeguarding requirements
- Maintain oversight of audit processes and implement improvements where necessary
- Support service readiness for inspections, including Ofsted
- Contribute to fostering panel processes, including report submission and attendance where required
- Work collaboratively with recruitment, marketing, and operational teams to maintain an effective assessment pathway
- Identify and implement improvements to assessment processes and the applicant experience
- Contribute to service development, growth, and recruitment strategy
Safeguarding
Safeguarding children is central to everything we do. The successful candidate will be required to follow safeguarding procedures at all times and complete mandatory safeguarding training as part of their induction.
What We’re Looking For
- A qualified social worker registered with Social Work England
- Significant experience within fostering or children’s social care
- Experience of managing or supervising social workers, with the ability to lead and support a team effectively
- Strong experience completing or overseeing Form F assessments
- Sound knowledge of fostering regulations, legislation, and safeguarding practices
- Excellent report writing, analytical thinking, and decision‑making skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- A confident and approachable leader who can support and develop others
- A commitment to high‑quality practice and achieving positive outcomes for children
Why Join Us?
- A leadership role with scope to shape service quality and development
- Support from an experienced senior leadership team
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on outcomes for children
Assessment Manager in Coventry employer: Cambian Group Plc
Join us as a Fostering Assessment Manager and be part of a dedicated team that prioritises the welfare of children while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to professional development, we offer an excellent opportunity for growth and leadership in a role that truly makes a difference. Our experienced senior leadership team is here to support you as you shape service quality and drive positive outcomes for children in the Midlands.
