Fostering Registered Area Manager
Salary: £54,702 per annum (increasing to £60,780 in 18 months) + £750 Homeworking Allowance + £1,500 Out of Hours Allowance per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Homebased with travel required around East Midlands (Derbyshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire & Peterborough)
As a not‑for‑profit organisation, TACT puts the needs of children and carers first and looks to appoint individuals as passionate about fostering as we are. We pride ourselves on flexible working from day one and an extensive wellbeing programme.
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Sales and Business Development (Individual & Family Services)
* Industries: Individual and Family Services
Key Responsibilities
Report directly to the Operational Director of Children’s Services and oversee a team of Deputy Area Managers, Social Workers, Family Finders, Recruitment Managers & Officers, Consultants, Panel Members, Administration Team and Children’s and Young People’s Resource Workers. The role is non‑case holding but may require occasional casework coverage due to staff sickness or leave. The manager will ensure smooth running of the team, prioritise trauma‑informed and therapeutic methodologies, support diversity and inclusion, and maintain service provision across the East Midlands region.
Qualifications & Experience
* A Level 5 Management Qualification (or willingness to enrol within 6 months and complete within 3 years)
* 3‑5 years of post‑qualifying experience in fostering or other childcare settings
* Proven track record working with and on behalf of children, respecting individuality and promoting positive development
* Experience managing a diverse and experienced team, ideally remotely
* Experience delivering group work and/or training
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant legislation including Fostering National Minimum Standards and regulations
* Strong planning, prioritisation and organisational skills
* Excellent communication and IT skills, including virtual meetings and webinars
* Ability to ensure regulatory compliance and service monitoring
* Safeguarding responsibility for children and young people
* Participation in out‑of‑hours rota
* Management of Service Operational Plan, budget and contracts
* Panel Advisor duties
Benefits
* 31 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays
* Progression to salary target rate after 18 months
* 45p per mile for business travel
* Flexible working arrangements (compressed hours, core‑hour flexibility, volunteer days)
* Family‑friendly policies
* Homeworking bundle (annual allowance, IT equipment, loan for home office set‑up)
* HelpHand Employee Assistance Programme (CBT, GP, physiotherapy, mental health support)
* Live expert‑led activities through the Annual Employee Wellbeing Programme
* Menopause policy and free clinician appointments
* Pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
* Learning and development opportunities for all roles
Additional Information
An Enhanced DBS clearance is required and will be processed by TACT. The role will require travel across the East Midlands region and face‑to‑face meetings at least once a month.
Closing Date: Monday, 17th November 2025
Interviews: Wednesday, 26th November 2025 via Teams
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive.
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