Registered Fostering Manager

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a dedicated fostering professional to step into a leadership role as a Registered Manager. Operating in Norfolk with work-from-home flexibility, this full-time role offers a highly competitive environment for someone looking to make a true impact. The position is with an ethical, not-for-profit, Ofsted "Good" IFA dedicated to providing high-quality, trauma-informed, and therapeutically underpinned foster care arrangements.

• Contract: Full-time, 40 hours per week (includes a 1-hour paid lunch break), with inclusion in the out-of-hours duty rota.

• Compensation: Up to £57,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience, with clear progression routes.

• Core Purpose: The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership, representing the agency's vision while managing compliance, resources, and support functions.

• Regulatory Accountabilities: The manager will ensure the service meets all regulatory requirements, leading preparation for Ofsted inspections and managing subsequent action planning.

• Qualifications Required: Candidates must hold a valid Social Work qualification, current Social Work England (SWE) registration, and a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or a willingness to complete it with full financial support).

• Key Prerequisites: A minimum of two years experience as a manager in the fostering, adoption, or family and friends sector, a valid UK driving licence, and ownership of a car for business use.

• Key Benefits: Perks include 25 days of annual leave (increasing yearly up to 30 days), a 45p per mile mileage allowance, a pension scheme following probation, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

• Delivering operational objectives within strict timescales and driving the ongoing strategic development of the fostering service.

• Overseeing the robust recruitment, assessment, and retention of a diverse range of high-quality foster carers capable of therapeutic parenting.

• Acting as the Panel Advisor, managing the allocation of Form F assessments, and ensuring the fostering panel functions effectively within statutory guidelines.

• Conducting regular audits, monitoring compliance with National Minimum Standards and Fostering Regulations, and maintaining records of allegations or investigations via electronic systems like Intuitive Care.

• Implementing child protection policies, monitoring critical incidents, and ensuring Ofsted is notified of relevant events within required timeframes.

• Directing HR processes, executing effective staff supervision and annual appraisal systems, and fostering a supportive, outcomes-driven team culture.

• Building strong professional relationships with Local Authorities, overseeing contract monitoring requests, and leading the execution of local authority tendering contracts to support business growth.

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experience

Fostering & Adoption

skills

be able to manage challenging situations

qualifications

university

education

BA in social work