National Manager Fostering.
Salary: £57,000 per annum plus Out of Hours rota at £1,200pa pro rata.
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Contract: Permanent – 37 hours per week.

HOW YOU’LL HELP TO CREATE BRIGHTER FUTURES

· Leading the development and expansion of fostering services throughout Scotland and the effective recruitment, assessment and approval of foster carers
· Leading on the fostering business planning process using market intelligence and service demand
· Performance management and development of staff.
· Leading by example to ensure the service delivers and achieves high practice and operational standards required through internal and external registration and inspection.
· Utilising systems and databases (e.g. CHARMS) to prepare or obtain timely, high quality operational/performance analysis report to respond to safeguarding, regulatory, health and safety and quality issues.
· Delivering high quality financial analysis, control/risk management of budgets.
· Negotiating contracts and commissions to maximise commercial value for Action for Children.
Let’s talk about you as National Manager Fostering
· Social Work Qualification is necessary.
· Evidence of ongoing management training and development, including to ensure maintenance of professional qualifications or membership(s).
· Experience of ensuring effective safeguarding practice and process is applied and adhered to and embedded as a core aspect of the service.
· Extensive working knowledge and understanding of the current legislations and frameworks regarding Children Social Work and of Fostering agenda, including key policy drivers.
· Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen and awareness through management of budgets, costing and analytics.
· Negotiating and consultative skills and experience especially in relation to collaborating with strategic stakeholders.
· Considerable experience in successfully managing, motivating, and inspiring teams of qualified team managers and social workers.
· Considerable experience of successful management, development, and delivery of fostering services for children, young people, and their families within the regulatory and inspection frameworks.
Please see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements.
Closing Date: Thursday 24th July 2025.

A BIT ABOUT THE ROLE

In this permanent role as National Manager, Fostering, you will plan the delivery, development and growth of fostering services and wider children’s services across Scotland, ensuring that all quality, performance standards, contractual requirements and financial targets are met to improve outcomes for children and young people.