Fostering Service Manager - Fostering Innovations

Fostering Service Manager Fostering Innovations Location: Hillingdon, London Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum Office Working: 2 Days in the office, Mondays and Wednesdays Contract: Permanent We are currently working with Fostering Innovations to find a Service Manager. The Service Manager is accountable for developing and managing the Fostering Innovations including managing all aspects of fostering resources and support functions in the Agency. Working in accordance with the policies and procedures of Fostering Innovations, relevant statute and national guidelines, the Service Manager promotes and ensures that Fostering Innovations provides a professional fostering service for local authorities, placing children and young people. The Service Manager is responsible for working in accordance with current safeguarding and child protection practices, regulations, National Minimum Standards and guidance and in line with Ofsted requirements. Duties and Responsibilities Monitor and control the activities of the fostering service and ensure quality performance that exceeds the National Minimum Standards and meets the Fostering Services (England) Regulations. Ensure the fostering service is organised, managed and staffed to produce the best possible outcomes for children; safeguarding being at the centre of all you do. Prepare the fostering service and co-ordinate all activities for monitoring and inspections by Ofsted, London Care Councils and Local Authority frameworks. ..... full job details .....