registered manager.

• As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our fostering service, ensuring that all aspects of our work meet regulatory and statutory requirements.
• You will lead a team of dedicated staff and work closely with foster carers, local authorities, and external stakeholders to deliver a high-quality service that prioritizes the well-being and outcomes of children and young people.
• Lead and manage the fostering team to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality services in line with the agency's values, fostering legislation, and OFSTED requirements.
• Ensure the agency complies with all relevant regulations, including the National Minimum Standards for Fostering and OFSTED guidelines.
• Take responsibility for preparing for inspections and maintaining high-quality outcomes.
• Oversee the supervision, development, and support of foster carers to ensure they are equipped to provide stable, safe, and nurturing environments for children.
• Work with the senior management team to implement the agency's strategic goals and contribute to the growth and improvement of the service.
• Act as the designated safeguarding lead, ensuring robust safeguarding procedures are in place and that all staff and foster carers are trained and adhere to safeguarding practices.
• Oversee the recruitment, assessment, and approval process for new foster carers, ensuring they meet the agency's standards and values. Promote carer retention through ongoing support and engagement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, social workers, health professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure effective multi-agency working and positive outcomes for children.

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent and current registration with Social Work England.
• At least 5 years' post-qualifying experience in a fostering, children's services, or social care setting, with 2+ years in a management or leadership role.
• Strong leadership and team management experience, with a track record of delivering high-quality services.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fostering regulations, OFSTED standards, and safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with staff, foster carers, children, and external stakeholders.

• Level 5 in Leadership and Management: Holding or working towards this qualification is desirable. If you do not already hold it, the company will enrol you on the course and support you in completing it.
• Previous experience as a Registered Manager in a fostering agency.

• Competitive salary of £56,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working model: 3 days office-based, 2 days remote, offering flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development, including enrolment in the Level 5 Leadership and Management course if required.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Pension scheme and other employee benefits.

If you're not interested but know someone who might be, we offer a £300 refer a friend bonus voucher for any referral place successfully in to work with us so feel free to share this information with a friend if you think it may be suitable.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.