Registered Fostering Manager
North West London
Up to £65,000 per annum
Permanent | Full Time | 37 hours per week
Portman Recruitment is working with an independent fostering agency in London that is looking to appoint an experienced Registered Fostering Manager to lead and develop its fostering service.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced fostering professional who understands the regulatory requirements of running an independent fostering agency and can combine strong safeguarding and social work practice with effective operational leadership.
The Role As Registered Fostering Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and development of the fostering service, working closely with the Director and Responsible Individual.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and managing the fostering team, including social workers and support staff
Ensuring the service remains compliant with Ofsted requirements, the Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011 and National Minimum Standards
Acting as a lead for safeguarding within the agency
Maintaining high standards of practice across the fostering service
Overseeing foster carer assessments, approvals and annual reviews
Supporting the effective operation of Fostering Panel
Monitoring quality through audits, performance information and service reviews
Ensuring foster carers receive effective supervision, training and out-of-hours support
Overseeing placement activity and helping achieve sustainable placement growth
Developing positive working relationships with Local Authorities and other external professionals
Supporting foster carer recruitment and retention
Contributing to the agency's business planning, development and growth
Leading, supporting and developing the staff team
About You We would particularly like to hear from candidates with substantial experience within fostering services or an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) .
You may currently be working as a:
Registered Fostering Manager
Fostering Manager
Fostering Service Manager
Deputy Fostering Manager
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