Job Title: Registered Manager - Fostering Service Location: Enfield, North London Organisation: Integrated Fostering Services (IFS) Reports to: Responsible Individual / Principal Officer / Operations Director About Us Integrated Fostering Services (IFS) is a dedicated independent fostering agency committed to providing high-quality, child-centred fostering placements for children and young people from birth to 18 years. We work closely with Local Authorities to ensure children are safeguarded, supported, and given the opportunity to thrive. The Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead and develop our fostering service. The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the strategic direction, operational management, and regulatory compliance of the agency, ensuring the highest standards of care in line with Ofsted, the Fostering Regulations 2011, and the National Minimum Standards. This is a senior leadership role requiring strong management skills, sound judgement, and a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people. Key Responsibilities Provide strong leadership to implement the vision, values, and strategy of the agency Manage the day-to-day operations of the fostering service, ensuring financial viability Ensure full compliance with Ofsted requirements, Fostering Regulations, and National Minimum Standards Act as the Safeguarding Lead, promoting the welfare and protection of children, carers, and staff Oversee recruitment, supervision, appraisal, and development of staff Support the recruitment, assessment, supervision, and retention of foster carers Liaise effectively with Local Authorities and external professionals Ensure accurate and up-to-date records for staff, foster carers, and children Manage complaints, allegations, investigations, and disciplinary processes Lead on audits, monitoring, and quality assurance Ensure timely completion of statutory and regulatory reports Promote equality, diversity, and non-discriminatory practice across the service About You You will: Have proven management and leadership experience within a fostering or children's social care setting Hold, or be willing to work towards, an NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management Demonstrate strong knowledge of fostering legislation, Ofsted requirements, and safeguarding practice Have excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills Be committed to delivering high-quality services that place children's welfare at the centre of practice What This Role Offers: A rewarding senior leadership role within a supportive organisation The opportunity to shape and develop a growing fostering service A collaborative management team committed to best practice Competitive salary Please send your CV in the first instance for more information Don't forgetEden Brown Synergy offers a £250 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn't for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. £250 could be on it's way to you! Your expert recruitment consultant is Becky Dewis, call today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free