Fostering Services Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee standards and compliance, safeguarding and sustainability needs of fostering services within southeast England
• Be part of the senior management group within England fostering services and work to Action for Children’s Head of Fostering
• Provide strong leadership and direction to a range of professional social work, health and business support staff
• Work in partnership with marketing and central AFC staff to maintain sustainable services
• Hold the Registered Managers role for Devon Short Breaks and Fostering Southwest peninsula
• Oversee the Registered Manager role in Fostering Southwest (Bristol) services
• Be accountable for regulatory requirement and standards as directed by AFC Head of Fostering Services
• Responsible for local budgets and contracts, providing accuracy and accountability
• Build on strong relationships with commissioners and other stakeholders
• Provide oversight to our therapeutic HOMES Model

Requirements

• Hold a recognised social work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) and be registered with Social Work England
• Significant experience across children’s social care, including fostering
• Experienced in leading, motivating and supporting managers and social workers, challenging under‑performance and promoting best practice
• Confident analysing data, managing budgets and applying commercial awareness within a social care context

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