Registered Manager-Social Worker – Ofsted experienced
Salary - £50k – Bonus is additional
Based – Northampton – NN3
Main function of the job:
To ensure that all regulatory requirements are met and that they are aware of the relevant regulations that apply to the service being managed.
To provide leadership of the administration, care, and people management functions of our fostering organisation.
To promote high quality training for staff and foster carers to maintain our high standards.
To manage the services within The Agency in accordance with standards agreed with the Registered Provider, legislative requirements, and relevant regulations, and in line with accepted best practices.
Supervisory responsibilities:
To manage each of the service functions within The Agency
Size of Agency is currently 11 carers with 2 supervising social workers
Main Duties (not in any order of priority):
Management of the organisation:
1. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the Responsible Individual for The Agency.
2. Create and uphold an open, positive and inclusive management culture.
3. Formulate and administer The Agency’s budget based on The Agency’s objectives and within the projected revenue.
4. Participate in the development of The Agency’s policies.
5. Share in the development of strategic plans for The Agency.
6. Participate in evaluation of The Agency against agreed organisational goals, and business and quality objectives.
7. Work to establish effective employer-employee relationships.
8. Minimise legal risks.
9. Participate in the establishment and maintenance of The Agency’s management information systems.
10. Advise the Registered Provider of any changes to the structure of the organisation which may be required.
11. Ensure the implementation of all of the policies and procedures, abiding by the regulations set up by the minimum fostering standards and Ofsted.
12. Implement and maintain the standards required by legislation related to the registration of The Agency.
13. Manage the Agency in accordance with the guidelines within the national minimum standards for fostering and compliance within Ofsted.
14. Participate in discussions reviewing employee remuneration.
15. Be involved in the design and implementation and maintenance of The Agency's quality assurance programme.
16. Design and administer an evaluation for Ofsted inspections.
17. Formulate and implement policies and procedures if needed other than Tri x
Management of Human Resources:
1. Specify, recruit, select and train employees, in numbers agreed with the Provider, and at a cost which is agreed with the Provider, not exceeding the agreed staff budget (including agency cost).
2. Develop a master plan rota to comply with statutory requirements and the satisfaction of ongoing Foster carers needs, and which meets the financial targets of the service.
3. Ensure that job descriptions for all employees are appropriate to current practices in each function.
4. Implement and evaluate the orientation and induction of all new employees.
5. Assist individual employees to develop in their role and level of compliance with agreed standards.
6. Promote and implement The Agency’s policies and procedures.
7. Promote the effective resolution of team conflicts.
8. Create a work atmosphere which promotes a high quality of work life.
9. Create and maintain a culture of performance and excellence.
10. Manage employee numbers so as to eliminate the use of Agency staff for routine or planned absences.
Professional Leadership
1. Encourage innovative methods for the delivery of Foster Care.
2. Encourage health and education for all looked after children.
3. Engage in local meetings relevant to the activity of The Agency.
4. Establish relationships with learning institutions to promote availability of staff training at all levels.
5. Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.
6. Promote a positive image for services provided and employment within The Agency.
Working hours:
Working hours to be agreed within the interview process
Qualifications required:
Managers are required by the regulations to have the 'necessary qualifications, skills and experience' to carry out the regulated activity. Skills for Care advise that the current, relevant qualification is the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services choosing the pathway;( If you do not have this, you will have to agree to complete this within 18 months of starting employment )
Social workers degree and HCPC Management level preferably service
Manager in fostering sector
Managers taking the Level 5 Diploma should use the full breadth of RQF units available to ensure they achieve a qualification that is relevant to the role they are carrying out