Registered Manager

Registered Manager - Fostering Service

We are currently seeking a highly professional and dedicated Registered Manager to lead our fostering agency. In this pivotal role, you will hold operational and strategic accountability for the service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed care. You will uphold our commitment to safeguarding and regulatory excellence, working in partnership with local authorities to achieve optimal outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead the agency in meeting all regulatory requirements, including the preparation for and management of Ofsted inspections.
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment, assessment, and retention of a diverse range of high-quality foster carers.
• Manage agency operations, including compliance, resource allocation, and the consistent implementation of safeguarding policies.
• Provide professional supervision, appraisal, and leadership to the staff team, fostering a culture of innovation and high performance.
• Act as the Panel Advisor and maintain robust quality assurance across all fostering assessments and matching processes.
• Participate in the out-of-hours support rota to ensure continuous service coverage.

Qualifications

• Professional Social Work qualification (MA, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Minimum of two years' experience as a manager within the fostering, adoption, or family and friends sector.
• Comprehensive knowledge of child development, attachment, therapeutic parenting, and relevant fostering legislation.
• Proven ability to manage staff, oversee complex safeguarding matters, and produce high-quality analytical reports.
• Full driving licence and access to a car with business insurance.

What we offer

• Salary - up to £57,000 per annum depending on experience
• Clear progression & development routes
• 25 days of annual leave (increasing yearly up to 30 days)
• Flexible/Hybrid Working

To Apply

If you possess the leadership skills and professional experience required to drive excellence in fostering services, please submit your application

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

experience

Fostering & Adoption

skills

be able to manage challenging situations

qualifications

college

education

BA in social work