Job Title:
Registered Fostering Manager - Supervising Social Worker
Location:
Aldridge Town Centre
Contract Type:
Full Time/Permanent
Working Hours
: Monday - Friday (40 hours/per week)
Salary
: £45,000 per annum + Bonus
The Role
We are supporting a client to who is actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Fostering Manager to lead and oversee its fostering service. This is a pivotal role, responsible for ensuring the highest standards of care for foster children and supporting the team of Assessing and Supervising Social Workers. You will play a key role in maintaining regulatory compliance, driving service improvement, and fostering a culture of excellence within the organisation.
Key Duties:
* Provide leadership and oversight to Assessing and Supervising Social Workers, ensuring high-quality practice and professional development
* Manage the fostering panel, including panel members and administrative processes, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
* Act as the primary point of contact for OfSTED, maintaining strong working relationships and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards
* Oversee the completion and review of essential foster carer documentation, including unannounced visits, risk assessments, safer caring plans, and health and safety reports
* Ensure foster carers complete mandatory training, including the Training, Support and Development Standards (TSDs), within required timeframes
* Monitor and support the progress of foster children, ensuring care plans, placement plans, and delegated authority agreements are regularly reviewed and updated
* Lead and participate in LAC reviews, PEPs, EHCPs, and other key meetings to advocate for the needs of foster children and carers
* Organise and facilitate support groups, training days, and events for foster carers and their families
* Collaborate with the Agency Decision Maker (ADM) and Independent Reviewing Officer to ensure timely approvals and reviews of foster carers
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A recognised social work qualification (e.g., Social Work Degree or equivalent) and current Social Work England registration
* Significant experience in a managerial or supervisory role within a fostering service or similar children's social care setting
* In-depth knowledge of fostering regulations, OfSTED standards, and safeguarding requirements
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, support, and develop a team
* Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders, including local authorities and foster carers
* A proactive and solution-focused approach, with experience in managing complex cases and driving service improvements
Why Join?
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of foster children and carers. You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team, with opportunities for professional growth and development. Our client offers a competitive salary, ongoing training, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do.
Application Process
If you are passionate about fostering and meet the requirements of this role, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role via the application link below.
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If successful, you will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Benefits
To receive £1,000.00 for each newly approved carer(s) following first placement.
To receive up to £5,000 if a "Good" rating is achieved following an OfSTED inspection