Fostering Manager
Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: 37 hours per week (Full Time)
Reports To: Director
Accountable To: Responsible Individual
About the Role
As the Registered Fostering Manager, you will lead and develop all aspects of Thrive Fostering's services, ensuring compliance with Ofsted requirements, the Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011 and National Minimum Standards.
You will oversee the operational, strategic and commercial performance of the agency while ensuring children, young people and foster carers receive the highest quality service.
You will also act as the agency's lead for safeguarding.
Strategic Leadership
You will play a key role in shaping the future direction of Thrive Fostering by contributing to business planning, service development and sustainable growth.
Your responsibilities will include:
Operational Management
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the fostering service, ensuring all statutory and regulatory requirements are consistently achieved.
This includes responsibility for placement services, foster carer support, quality assurance, compliance and service delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
Staff Leadership
You will lead a multidisciplinary team of social workers, managers and support staff, creating a positive, supportive and high-performing working environment.
Responsibilities include:
Finance & Business Performance
Working alongside the Directors, you will contribute to the financial success of the organisation.
This will include responsibility for agreed budgets, financial targets and authorised expenditure within delegated limits.
Partnership Working
You will develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Local Authorities, partner organisations and internal stakeholders to support continued business growth and high-quality service delivery.
Additional Responsibilities
The role also includes:
