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We are seeking an inspirational and strategically focused Registered Manager to lead our established Fostering Service. This is a high-impact leadership role demanding clinical oversight, regulatory expertise, and a dedication to improving outcomes for Looked After Children.
Job Responsibility:
Regulatory Compliance: Hold the formal registration with Ofsted and ensure the service operates in full compliance with the Fostering Services Regulations 2011 and the National Minimum Standards (NMS)
Practice Leadership: Provide authoritative and reflective professional supervision, guidance, and support to Supervising Social Workers and the management team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and therapeutic practice
Quality Assurance: Oversee and drive robust quality assurance procedures, including internal audits, case file scrutiny, and managing all external regulatory inspections to achieve and maintain an 'Outstanding' or 'Good' rating
Recruitment and Retention: Strategically plan and manage the recruitment, assessment, and approval of new foster carers to meet the diverse needs of referring Local Authorities
Fostering Panel Management: Act as the Agency Decision Maker (ADM) for complex panel recommendations (e.g., approvals, terminations, exemptions) or provide expert leadership to the ADM
Safeguarding: Ensure safeguarding processes are robust, immediate, and effective, managing allegations against foster carers in line with Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) procedures
Requirements:
Fostering & Adoption experience
be able to manage challenging situations
be person centred
can work as an individual or part of a team
caring
competent at dealing with all stakeholders
critical thinking
emotional intelligence
empathy
handling medication
non-judgemental
oral communication
organisational
passionate
patience
report writing (incident logs and daily plans etc)