Registered Manager - Fostering

Registered Manager (Fostering) – Independent Fostering Agency (IFA)Near Northwood | £55,000–£65,000 + Performance Bonus + Excellent Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Manager, Fostering Manager, or Social Work Manager to lead a growing Independent Fostering Agency. You'll provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring high-quality fostering services, regulatory compliance, and excellent outcomes for children, young people, and foster carers. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the fostering service in line with Fostering Services Regulations 2011, National Minimum Standards, Children Act 1989, safeguarding legislation, and Ofsted requirements. • Manage, supervise, and develop Social Workers and the fostering team. • Oversee the recruitment, assessment, approval, and ongoing support of foster carers. • Ensure high standards of safeguarding, quality assurance, and continuous service improvement. • Build effective relationships with Local Authorities, commissioners, and partner agencies. • Prepare for Ofsted inspections and monitor service performance, compliance, and outcomes. • Promote a positive, inclusive, and child-centred culture. Requirements • Social Work England registration and a recognised Social Work qualification. • Significant experience within Fostering, an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) or Local Authority Children's Services. • Previous experience as a Registered Manager, Fostering Manager, Team Manager, Practice Manager, or similar senior leadership role. • Strong knowledge of fostering legislation, safeguarding, and the Ofsted Inspection Framework. • Proven leadership, people management, coaching, and communication skills. • Experience supporting and developing foster carers and leading service improvement. What's on Offer • £55,000–£65,000 basic salary plus performance bonus. • Excellent benefits and ongoing CPD. • Supportive senior leadership team. • Opportunity to shape and develop a growing fostering service with excellent long-term career prospects. Please note: Successful applicants must have the right to work in the UK, hold Social Work England registration, and be willing to complete an Enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks. Sponsorship is not available. For your information: *Interested? Please send your CV in as a Word format only **Please only apply if you are already eligible to work in the UK (indefinitely & without sponsorship) ***Not for you but you know someone suitable? Take advantage of the YourRecruit paid referral fee Due to the large numbers of responses we receive, despite our best efforts it is not possible to respond to every application. Therefore, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for this particular role and if you haven't heard from us within 7 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please feel free however to apply for further roles and we will certainly keep your details on file and contact you with suitable vacancies. YourRecruit Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender or disability and complies with all relevant UK legislation. To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the JobsAware website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search