Fostering Registered Manager

Community Care Live; England; Hybrid; GBP 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded not-for-profit organisation in the South West is seeking a Registered Manager for a full-time, home-based position involving occasional travel. The ideal candidate will possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and significant experience in Children's Social Work, particularly in fostering teams. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to professional development and training opportunities, supporting the welfare of children and families.

Benefits

Home working allowance

Out of hours allowance

31 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Mileage covered

Training & development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements (compressed hours)

Qualifications

• Significant experience within Children's Social Work, especially in fostering teams post qualification.
• Experience as a Team Manager or above.
• Up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the welfare of Children and their families.
• Support and develop a fostering team.
• Engage therapeutically with families.

Skills

Children's Social Work

Team Management

Therapeutic approaches

Education

Diploma/Degree in Social Work

Job description

We are looking for a Registered Manager for this well thought of organisation in the South West. This is a full time position that is home based but will have travel within the wider South West region occasionally.

You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship)

About the team

This is a not-for-profit organisation and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and their families and work with a therapeutic approach.

About you

The successful candidate will have significant experience within Children's Social Work, especially in fostering teams post qualification whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation. You will also need to have experience as a Team Manager or above. You will ideally have an understanding of working therapeutically and be someone that is engaging and looking to help grow and develop this service.

What's on offer?

• Salary £60,780 dependent on experience
• A home working allowance
• An out hours hours allowance
• 31 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Mileage covered
• Training & development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements (compressed hours)

Hours: Full time / Permanent

For more information, please contact Iona Skinner

07564579700 / [e-mail]

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