At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop fostering services, ensuring compliance and high-quality support for children and carers.
- Company: Thrive Fostering, dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on sustainable growth and community partnerships.
- Why this job: Shape the future of fostering while making a real difference in young people's lives.
- Qualifications: Experience in fostering management and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: 37 hours per week (Full Time)
Reports To: Director
Accountable To: Responsible Individual
About the Role
As the Registered Fostering Manager, you will lead and develop all aspects of Thrive Fostering’s services, ensuring compliance with Ofsted requirements, the Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011 and National Minimum Standards. You will oversee the operational, strategic and commercial performance of the agency while ensuring children, young people and foster carers receive the highest quality service. You will also act as the agency’s lead for safeguarding.
Strategic Leadership
You will play a key role in shaping the future direction of Thrive Fostering by contributing to business planning, service development and sustainable growth. Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing business growth strategies.
- Building and maintaining Local Authority partnerships.
- Negotiating and reviewing contracts.
- Supporting foster carer recruitment initiatives.
- Identifying new business opportunities.
- Producing regular KPI and performance reports for the Directors.
Operational Management
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the fostering service, ensuring all statutory and regulatory requirements are consistently achieved.
Fostering Manager employer: Recruitment Services UK
Recruitment Services UK is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values skill development and teamwork. Located in Barrow-in-Furness, employees benefit from competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and robust pension contributions, all while working on innovative projects that enhance their professional growth.
