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    Registered Manager Fostering - United Kingdom - Rees Parent and Child Fostering

    Rees Parent and Child Fostering
    Rees Parent and Child Fostering United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Details

    We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to be the Registered Manager for this small organisation.

    You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK

    About the team

    Our senior management team are experienced fostering practitioners who have worked at all levels of fostering including private, charity, and local authority agencies.

    You can be assured that you will be supported and resourced to build this unique, specialist fostering service solely dedicated to providing the highest quality parent and child foster placements and assessments.

    With a base in the West Midlands, and the option for hybrid work arrangements, this opportunity offers remarkable flexibility, allowing you to achieve a healthier work-life balance.

    About you

    The successful candidate will have management experience and will have experience of working within Fostering post qualification whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation.

    What's on offer?

    • Up to £65,000 per annum dependent on experience
    • Hybrid working
    • Full-time / Permanent

    Job Details

    We are seeking a dedicated, motivated and experienced Social Worker to step into the role of Registered Manager. You will head up and oversee the operations of our Parent and Child Fostering Agency. The Registered Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of first rate, outstanding care and support to our Parent and Child foster placements, while adhering to regulatory standards and best practices.

    You will need experience in management and extensive fostering support experience including the supervision and management of a team. You will have the opportunity to build and cultivate a dedicated specialist team with a commitment, enthusiasm and ambition all determined to provide an outstanding service.

    Benefits:

    • Small agency, specialist focus on Parent and Child fostering
    • Hybrid working-a mix of office and home working
    • Benefits package
    • Bonus incentives
    • On site parking
    • Pension
    • Employee Assistance Programme

    Essential Criteria

    • Be a qualified social worker.
    • A level 4 Leadership and Management for Care Services and Health and Social Care (achieved before January 2011), OR;
    • A level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (achieved after January
    • A proven track record of experience with the fostering sector
    • Experience supervising and managing professional staff.
    • Evidence of Continuous professional/ management development.
    • Proven experience of managing budgets.
    • Extensive knowledge of parent and child fostering assessments
    • Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel as required

    Responsibilities:
    Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership to the agency, ensuring the effective delivery of services in line with organisational goals and regulatory requirements.

    Operational Management: Run the day-to-day operations of the agency, including the management, recruitment, training, and supervision of staff members and develop and implement an effective out of hours support service.

    Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain robust quality assurance systems to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of service delivery, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory standards including the preparation for Registration with Ofsted and ongoing inspections.

    Recruitment: To have lead responsibility for Rees Parent and Child Fostering strategy for the recruitment, assessment, preparation, training and retention of prospective foster carers including Panel systems.

    Case Management: Oversee the assessment, placement, and review process for parent and child fostering placements, ensuring the provision of high-quality care and support to families.

    Partnership Working: Build and maintain effective partnerships with local authorities, health professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure collaborative working and positive outcomes for families.

    Staff Development: Support the professional development of staff members through training, supervision, and performance management, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

    Financial Management: Manage the agency's budget effectively, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently to meet the needs of families and achieve value for money.

    Safeguarding: Ensure robust safeguarding policies and procedures are in place and adhered to at all times, promoting the welfare and safety of children and adults within the service.

    Regulatory Compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practice guidance, ensuring the agency operates in accordance with statutory requirements.

    Reporting: Prepare regular reports for the board of directors and regulatory bodies, providing updates on service performance, financial matters, panel activities, safeguarding and any significant incidents or developments.

    Continuous Improvement and Development: To keep abreast of national fostering development, in particular Parent and Child assessment research and practice to continually improve the services we offer and promote the best possible outcomes.

    Additional Duties Due to the nature of social work, the tasks and responsibilities in many circumstances are unpredictable and varied. All staff are therefore expected to work in a flexible way when occasions arise where tasks are not specifically covered in the job description and have to be undertaken

    How to Apply:

    Rees Parent and Child Fostering is an equal opportunity employer , we are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our specialist fostering service seeks to recruit the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our mission to provide high quality foster placements.

    Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicant will be offered a role subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

    If this exciting opportunity aligns with your interests, and you have the required experience and qualifications, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the position to

    For an informal and confidential chat about this opportunity please telephone Melody Douglas on or email

    We reserve the right to close applications earlier should we have sufficient applications.

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