Social Work Fostering Registered Manager (Service Manager)

Job title:

Social Work Fostering Registered Manager (Service Manager)

Company

Sanctuary Personnel

Job description

Location: Slough, Berkshire
Salary: £63,645 – £69,216 per annum, depending on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, PermanentAbout the Role:
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Fostering Registered Manager (Service Manager) to lead its Fostering Service. In this vital leadership role, you will be responsible for managing all operational aspects of the fostering service, ensuring that foster carers receive the support they need and that children in care are provided with high-quality, stable placements. Your leadership will ensure that the service operates in line with regulatory requirements, promotes best practices, and continuously improves outcomes for children and young people.As the Registered Manager, you will ensure that the fostering service complies with Ofsted regulations and statutory frameworks, and you will drive forward a culture of excellence within the team. This role is key in managing the recruitment, assessment, training, and retention of foster carers, and in overseeing the support offered to foster families.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the fostering service, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, including The Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011 and the National Minimum Standards for Fostering.
• Be the named Registered Manager for the fostering service, ensuring that it meets its legal and regulatory obligations in line with Ofsted standards.
• Oversee the recruitment, assessment, approval, and training of foster carers, ensuring that all processes are robust, thorough, and completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure foster carers receive high-quality support, supervision, and training to maintain high standards of care for children and young people.
• Promote the welfare, safety, and outcomes of children in foster care, ensuring that all placements are stable, secure, and aligned with the child’s needs.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, including children’s social workers, to ensure foster placements are well-matched and that children are placed in the most suitable environments.
• Monitor and manage the performance of the fostering service, ensuring that key performance indicators (KPIs) and service targets are met.
• Ensure that all relevant safeguarding procedures are in place and followed, including the timely escalation of any concerns regarding the welfare of children.
• Provide strong leadership and direction to the fostering team, offering supervision, support, and development opportunities to staff members.
• Ensure that fostering panel processes are conducted effectively and in line with statutory requirements.
• Actively promote service improvements and ensure that feedback from carers, children, and professionals is used to enhance the quality of care.
• Lead on service inspections and audits, ensuring the fostering service is fully prepared for Ofsted inspections.

Requirements:

• A recognised qualification in Social Work (e.g., BA/MA Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or equivalent).
• Registration with Social Work England (SWE) as a qualified social worker.
• Significant experience in fostering services, with previous management experience in a social work setting.
• A solid understanding of The Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011, the National Minimum Standards, and Ofsted inspection frameworks.
• Experience in supervising and managing teams within a fostering or children’s services environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to inspire and lead a team to achieve high standards of practice.
• A thorough understanding of safeguar

Expected salary

£69216 per year

Location

Slough, Berkshire

Job date

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 23:36:51 GMT

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