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Registered Manager
Location: Enfield EN3 7FJ
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum depending on experience
Job type: Permanent / Full-time 37.5 hours per week

We’re seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to lead and develop the fostering service for a Fostering Company. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the day-to-day management of the service, supervision of staff, and ensuring compliance with fostering regulations and national minimum standards.

You’ll play a key role in shaping a specialist fostering provision, setting high standards for safeguarding, support, and care delivery. The ideal candidate will be a confident leader with strong social work and supervisory experience, capable of managing complex cases and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence.

About the company

They are a well-established independent fostering agency operating across North and South London. With over 15 years of experience, they specialise in providing high-quality, person-centred care for children and young people from diverse backgrounds.

Their mission is to ensure safe, stable, and nurturing placements for vulnerable children, supporting both carers and children to thrive.

They are committed to best practice, inclusive service delivery, and supporting foster carers through professional training, development, and around-the-clock assistance.

Responsibilities

Service Leadership and Management

Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of IFS in line with the agency’s Statement of Purpose.
Promote a high-quality fostering service through effective policy implementation, team supervision, and service monitoring.
Act as the Safeguarding Lead for IFS, ensuring children’s welfare and safety is always prioritised.
Ensure compliance with all fostering regulations, national minimum standards (NMS), and statutory guidelines.
Liaise with Local Authorities and external professionals to maintain strong working partnerships.

Team and Staff Supervision

Supervise, support, and develop staff including Social Workers, Assistants, Students, and Admin Team.
Ensure staff are equipped and empowered to meet care standards through regular supervision and audits.
Manage disciplinary procedures, recruitment, and staff performance reviews.
Coordinate and deliver training and professional development across the team.
Support the ongoing training and development of staff, and demonstrate a personal commitment to staying up to date with changes in legislation and best practice.

Governance and Compliance

Oversee accurate record-keeping for children, foster carers, and staff.
Monitor complaints, incidents, and allegations—reporting to Ofsted as required.
Ensure accurate case recording, safeguarding reports, and timely submissions of reports to governing bodies.
Conduct regular management audits and contribute to robust internal systems and data security.
Promote inclusive, anti-discriminatory practices and ensure all aspects of service delivery reflect a commitment to equality and diversity.
Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, in line with data protection regulations (GDPR) and agency policy.

Carer and Community Development

Lead recruitment, training, and retention of foster carers.
Supervise and support foster carers including out-of-hours support where needed.
Promote engagement in support groups, training, and review processes.
Ensure carer caseloads are managed effectively and in line with regulatory expectations.

Leadership and Strategic Contribution

Contribute to IFS’s strategic goals, development plans, and service improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with the senior leadership team on performance management, budgeting, and compliance.
Develop marketing and placement strategies to ensure strong referral matching and placement stability.
Oversee service budgets, ensuring financial viability and timely payments to foster carers in line with agency standards.
Represent the service at key stakeholder meetings and deputise for the Responsible
Individual or Principal Officer when required.

Essential Requirements and skills

NVQ Level DipSW, CQSW or equivalent recognised social work qualification.
Management experience within a fostering or children’s services setting.
Proven experience supervising staff and leading operational delivery.
Sound understanding of Fostering Regulations 2011, NMS 2011, safeguarding frameworks, and children’s legislation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage complex caseloads, budgets, and audit procedures.
Friendly, non-judgemental, and culturally aware.
Commitment to confidentiality, equality, and ongoing training.

Desirable requirements and skills