JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to oversee the operations of our new fostering service to be registered with Ofsted. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a comprehensive understanding of fostering. This role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to our clients while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

• Monitoring and maintaining full compliance with regulations and standards to ensure excellent outcomes for children and young people and excellent grades from the regulatory bodies.
• Ensures 24 hour professional support for foster carers and that an effective out of hours placement service is available for customers.
• Ensures any matters concerning child protection are dealt with in accord with government guidelines and company policy.
• Ensures assessments of prospective foster carers is in accordance with policies and procedures and government guidelines.
• Responsible for ensuring the agency drives to achieve good outcomes for children and takes full responsibility for the service delivery to children, young people, the carers and families, in line with legislation, guidance and local policy and procedures.
• Responsible for the recruitment, induction and retention of staff.
• Develops new business and fostering resources within the area where the agency operates.
• Ensures effective client management and maintains external market awareness.