Job Title: Registered Manager for the Fostering Service and Post Adoption Service (pending Ofsted approval)
Cornerstone Office: First Floor, Mattersey Hall Training Centre, Retford Road, Mattersey, DN10 5HD
Accountable to: Service Manager/Responsible Individual
Job Description
Main Duties
1. Safeguarding: Function as Cornerstone’s Delegated Officer for Child Protection for the fostering service, liaise with LADO, maintain records, handle accidents, injuries, illnesses, complaints, allegations, unauthorised absences, use of control measures, medication, and medical treatments.
2. Staffing: Provide supervision, undertake probationary reviews and appraisals, and support staff development and training.
3. Policies and Procedures: Contribute to policy amendments and ensure compliance.
4. Foster Carers: Support recruitment, training, and ongoing support of foster carers; oversee training programs and Family Finding process; liaise regarding placements and fees.
5. Children: Submit annual datasets and reports, ensure compliance with care plans.
6. Panel: Quality assurance, act as Panel Advisor, support training, and develop practice guidelines.
7. Relationship Building: Maintain relationships with agencies, speak at events, support registration efforts.
8. Other Tasks: Perform additional tasks as required.
Christian Context
* Cornerstone employs Christian staff who affirm the Statement of Faith and Code of Practice.
* Work conducted in a manner consistent with Cornerstone's aims, including participation in worship, Bible study, prayer, and facilitating prayer meetings.
Terms & Conditions
* Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week
* Terms: Permanent, with a 6-month probation
* Location: Hybrid work from Doncaster or Gateshead, with minimum office hours
* Holidays: 25 days/year
* Salary: Band 5 (£48,263-£53,963)
* Pension: Employer contribution 6%, employee 3%; automatic enrolment after 3 months
* Note: Job description may be amended; changes discussed and notified in writing
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