Action First are looking for a Qualified Social Work, Registered manager to be the head of operations for a private fostering service. West Sussex based. MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE: Responsible for assisting the Director of Operations in delivering operational excellence and financial performance for the Private Fostering service. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 1. As Registered Manager, responsible for delivering an efficient, effective and high quality service to stakeholders and external regulators in line with Government childcare legislation, Fostering Regulations and National minimum standards. 2. To lead a service which fulfils the Company business objectives. 3. Provide positive and dynamic Leadership to the Senior Management Team and the Fostering Service Staff, creating a well skilled, trained and motivated workforce. KEY ACTIVITIES 1. You will oversee the daily operation of the region ensuring that high standards and compliance with legislation is maintained. 2. You will drive business strategy in a forward-thinking and innovative way ensuring that targets/KPI's are achieved and exceeded in line with the regional business plan. 3. You will have responsibility for the performance management and on-going development of the Operational Management team influencing its cohesiveness and motivation levels within the region and offering professional mentoring when required. 4. You will be charged with forging new and strong relationships with local authorities, commissioning groups and other external and internal stakeholders in the region in order to generate new revenue streams and develop existing ones. 5. Liaise with the PR/Recruitment and Marketing team to create its recruitment strategies in defined geographical regions to increase activity and grow business. 6. Communicate effectively exerting influence with all departments in order that both internal and external relationships are managed to the highest standard of professionalism 7. Worth within and adhere the Annual communication timeline. 8. Demonstrate creativity in presentation and delivery within stakeholder engagement to optimize business opportunities. 9. Using agreed budgets, actively monitor and control performance to achieve value for money across the Region whilst delivering an efficient and effective service. 10. Negotiate and influence strategic decision making within the Senior Leadership team. At this level, we would require a Leve 5 Management qualification. The post holder will be expected to ensure compliance with all policies within the employee handbook. Ensuring compliance with safeguarding procedures, throughout all work within the Company, keeping the manager informed of work in progress and inform the manager immediately of any child protection matter or serious complaint. The nature of the agency business means that tasks and responsibilities are sometimes unpredictable. Staff are therefore expected to work flexibly when the occasion arises. Please send CV before enquiring so we can better advise on suitablility