Role: Registered Fostering Manager Location: Taunton, Somerset Contract: Permanent Hours of Work: Full Time - 40 hours per week On Call Rota Salary : Up To £55,000 per annum - Dependent on experience, Company Car following completion of probationary period We are currently working with a lovely, family-owned Independent fostering agency who are looking for a new Registered Fostering Manager. They will be considering Senior Social Workers or Team Managers looking to take the enxt step in their career. Due to continued expansion within the agency, they have an opportunity for the successful candidate to join a dedicated team of experienced Social Workers, ensuring they provide the highest quality of service to children and young people placed through the Agency. A requirement of the role is also to support and develop other areas of service as the business requires. The Registered Manager Will Also Be Responsible For Ensuring compliance with all Regulations and best practice guidelines and ensuring they main compliance with Ofsted in this regulated position Growing the Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) through commercial performance and profitability through the management and marketing strategies you develop Managing all recruitment and development of staff Ensure all registration and legislative body records are accurate and up to date. Brief Overview - Duties And Responsibilities To maintain the company’s successful Independent Fostering Agency retaining at minimum the Good Ofsted rating achieved and proactively developing the service to achieve an Outstanding rating, in accordance with relevant legislation, procedures and policies Ensure the successful delivery of the service and demonstrate to Ofsted how you have taken into account the National Minimum Standards for fostering services and the Children Act 1989 Guidance and Regulations Volume 4: Fostering Services in order to inform your strategic plan and registration. To develop and deliver service delivery plans and continually contribute to business development and growth, in line with the company’s ethos and vision. Support with the development of policies and procedures and, in accordance with thegroup to ensure the delivery of high quality, meaningful therapeutic fostering services. Developing staff and carer recruitment strategies and delivering these successfully ensuring retention is maintained. To oversee the recruitment, assessment, approval, training, supervision, support and review of foster carers Job description available for full list of duties and responsibilities. Requirements Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services with Children and Young People’s Residential Management Pathway; or equivalent; or a preparedness to work towards the same. A recognised Social Work Qualification (Degree/Diploma) Registered with Social Work England Experience of safeguarding children and young people Experience of working within a fostering setting Significant experience as a Manager with strategic planning & development responsibilities In depth understanding of NMS and fostering regulations Ability to conduct strategic service reviews Experience and ability to perform quality assurance checks Must hold a full UK Driving Licence Desirable Training or qualifications in therapeutic parenting, trauma and attachment Minimum of three years’ experience within Fostering Children's Social Work. Knowledge of service requirements and previous experience of working within childrens social work An excellent working knowledge and understanding of the current legislation and frameworks relevant to Children Social Care and Fostering Benefits Company Car - Following Completion Of Probationary Period On Call Allowance - £35 per day Blue Light Discount Card