Registered Fostering Manager

Registered Fostering Manager

Salary: -55,000 - -60,000 per annum + -1,500 car allowance

Location: East Midlands

NonStop Consulting is working with an established Independent Fostering Agency to recruit an experienced Registered Fostering Manager to lead their service in the Nottinghamshire area.

This is an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for an established fostering service while having the autonomy to lead the team, shape ways of working and support the continued growth of the agency.

The service currently supports around 40 children and 23 fostering households, with carers based locally across the region.

Benefits:

• Salary of -55,000 - -60,000 per annum, with some flexibility depending on experience
• -1,500 car allowance
• Hybrid working with flexibility
• Established local foster carer base
• Experienced team of around 15 staff
• Opportunity to shape the culture and ways of working within the service
• Scope to grow and develop the service
• Support from an established management and social work team
• Interviews available quickly for suitable candidates

Key Responsibilities:

As the Registered Fostering Manager, you will provide leadership to a team including 6 Social Workers, a Team Manager, Practice Manager, administrative staff and a Support Worker.

You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of fostering practice, supporting and developing the team and ensuring the service continues to deliver positive outcomes for children and foster carers.

You will also play an important role in the continued development of the agency, with plans to grow the service by approximately 20 children, while maintaining quality and stability.

The role offers hybrid working; however, the organisation is looking for a visible manager who can lead by example and encourage a strong office-based team culture.

Requirements:

• Experience in working as a Registered Fostering Manager or as a Fostering Team Manager
• Social Work England registration
• Previous Independent Fostering Agency experience is highly desirable
• Driving license

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply through this website or contact Roxana Andrei at NonStop Consulting on (url removed).