Full job description
Pay: Up to £60,000 per year, plus a £5050.00 car allowance per annum.
Working hours: 40hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Supporting Foster Carers. Transforming Lives.
Introduction
We are seeking a Registered Manager for a new Independent Fostering Agency based in London.
Bright Paths Fostering is seeking a candidate with the appropriate work ethic and social work management experience to join our new service. This position is to be based hybrid from working from home and office until foster carers are recruited. This is a varied, rewarding role where no two days are the same.
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
The Registered Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, management and oversight of the London service, ensuring:
1. Full compliance with the Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011 and National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services (2011)
2. The safety, welfare and positive outcomes of children and young people placed with Bright Paths Fostering Ltd.
3. High-quality support, supervision and retention of foster carers
4. Effective management and development of the regional management and social work teams
5. Maintenance of the service’s Ofsted Outstanding standards and continuous improvement
The Registered Manager holds legal responsibility for the regulated activity and is accountable for the quality, governance and performance of the service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Management
· Provide strategic and operational leadership across the London Service with the support and direction of the Chief Operating Officer and the Director of Operations.
· Have line management responsibility for the Fostering Services Manager (Deputy Manager) and overall oversight of Team Managers and Supervising Social Workers, Health Advisors, Participation and Support Workers, Education Advisors and business support/admin.
· Ensure robust management oversight across all areas of service delivery, including safeguarding, children and foster carers stability, foster carer support and staff practice.
· Promote a positive, child-centred and values-driven culture across the service.
Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance
Act as the Registered Manager with Ofsted for the service.
Ensure compliance with:
· Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011
· National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services 2011
· All legislation and regulations pertaining to children and young people in our care and fostering.
· Bright Paths Fostering Care policies, procedures and Statement of Purpose
Ensure appropriate and timely statutory notifications are made to Ofsted in line with regulatory requirements.
Lead preparation for, response to and follow-up from Ofsted inspections.
Maintain oversight of quality assurance activity, audits and service improvement plans.
Safeguarding & Outcomes for Children
· Ensure children and young people placed with Bright Paths Fostering are safe, well cared for and supported to achieve positive outcomes.
· Maintain oversight of safeguarding practice, responding effectively to concerns, allegations or incidents.
· Ensure effective multi-agency working with placing authorities and partner agencies.
· Oversee arrangements for placement stability, disruption prevention and resolution of complex placement issues.
Foster Carer Experience & Retention
· Ensure foster carers receive high-quality supervision, support and training.
· Promote strong foster carer engagement, retention and positive relationships with the service.
· Ensure foster carer feedback informs service development and improvement.
Workforce Management & Development
· Ensure effective supervision, appraisal, development and performance management of managers and staff.
· Support leadership development within the management team.
· Contribute to the recruitment, selection and induction of managers and senior staff.
· Ensure staffing arrangements support safe, effective service delivery across a large geographic area.
Operational & Partnership Working
· Ensure efficient use of resources while maintaining quality and compliance.
· Participate in senior leadership and organisational development activities as required.
Governance & Continuous Improvement
· Ensure accurate, timely and appropriate record keeping across the service.
· Contribute to the ongoing development of initiatives that strengthen the service and improve outcomes.
· Participate in the out-of-hours management arrangements appropriate to the seniority of the role.
· Any other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the agency commensurate with the post holder’s grade, abilities and aptitudes.
Essential Requirements
· Social Work qualification (Degree / Masters/DipSW / or equivalent)
· Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services, or a willingness to attain this once registered with Ofsted
· Current registration with Social Work England
· Significant senior management experience within an independent fostering service in England
· At least 2 years fostering related experience within the last 5 years
· At least 1 years’ experience supervising and managing professional staff
· Proven experience of leading large, geographically dispersed services
· Experience of managing managers and senior leaders
· Strong inspection history and experience working with Ofsted
What We Offer
- Salary up to £60,000 per annum
- £5,050 car allowance per annum
- 28 Days Annual Leave inclusive of Public Holidays
- Company Pension Scheme with options to increase contributions
- Birthday Leave – a paid day off for your birthday
- Refer A Friend Scheme with a monetary incentive
- Strong central support and experienced leadership peers
- Values-led organisation committed to children, foster carers and staff
Apply now
If you believe that you have the appropriate experience and ambition to work for one of the finest Independent Foster Care Agencies in the UK and have the desire to really improve outcomes for children and young people looked after, then please submit an up-to-date CV detailing a full employment history.
Bright Paths Fostering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring that our staff have excellent working conditions and genuine career opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake the appropriate checks which will include an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Check.
Pay: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- UK visa sponsorship
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
