Registered Manager- Fostering

Lead and Inspire: Become A Fostering Registered Manager in Somerset!

Location: Somerset 

Salary: Up to £60,300 based on your experience 

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Ready to take your social work leadership to the next level and shape exceptional futures for children?

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Social Work professional for a  Fostering Registered Manager post. This is a unique opportunity to lead and develop a established service, ensuring we provide the highest standards of care and support to children and young people in Somerset.

About the Role:

This is a pioneering partnership between a Childrens Home, NHS Foundation Trust, and Local Authority Council. Together, this team is committed to creating a different kind of home and support system for children and young people in Somerset who have faced significant trauma and adversity.

As part of a wider, integrated service, this fostering provision works alongside new children’s homes, high-needs foster carers, CAMHS intensive treatment houses, and therapeutic education. This collaborative approach allows the service to offer flexible, holistic support, drawing on the expertise of a diverse multi-disciplinary team. In this role, you will have unparalleled opportunities for shared learning, best practice development, and clinical supervision with mental health and social work practitioners. 

Your Role: Fostering Registered Manager

As the  Fostering Registered Manager, you will be instrumental in driving the agency's success and ensuring outstanding outcomes for the children in your care. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the Registered Manager, ensuring unwavering compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Providing strong and inspirational leadership to the fostering agency team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Overseeing the full lifecycle of foster carers, from recruitment and thorough assessment to comprehensive training and ongoing supervision.
• Driving strategic business growth and cultivating robust partnerships with local authorities and other key stakeholders.
• Championing the safeguarding and well-being of all children, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care.
• Leading and nurturing a dedicated team, prioritizing their professional development and overall well-being.
• Maintaining rigorous quality assurance processes and overseeing financial performance to ensure the agency's continued success and sustainability.

About You: Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced individual who brings:

• A Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• A minimum of five years of post-qualification experience working directly with children and families.
• Significant experience within fostering services, ideally within an independent fostering agency setting.
• Proven experience in people management and providing effective supervision.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with a demonstrable ability to motivate, inspire, and drive positive change.
• A thorough understanding of fostering regulations, safeguarding legislation, and best practice principles.
• A full UK driving licence.

Why this role?

• Make a profound difference: This is your chance to directly impact the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
• Be part of a supportive and passionate team: Join a group of dedicated professionals committed to excellence.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that reflects your experience and commitment.
• Benefit from genuine career progression opportunities within a growing and innovative partnership.

Ready to lead with passion and purpose? We'd love to hear from you!

Important Notes:

• All successful applicants will undergo thorough pre-employment safer recruitment checks in accordance with regulatory requirements and our Safer Recruitment Policy.
• Please note that we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
• We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to interview suitable candidates prior to the advertised closing date.