Registered Manager

The Role:

Blue Recruitment Personnel is recruiting for an experienced Registered Manager to lead an independent fostering agency’s service in the North London area. 

This is a senior leadership position responsible for the overall management, quality and compliance of the fostering service, with a clear focus on achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

You will provide strategic direction and day-to-day leadership, ensuring the service meets Ofsted requirements, National Minimum Standards for Fostering and all relevant safeguarding legislation.

Shift Pattern:

• Full-time, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to attend meetings, inspections and occasional out-of-hours commitments as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the fostering service, including recruitment, assessment, approval, training and supervision of foster carers

• Ensure robust compliance with Ofsted regulations, National Minimum Standards and fostering legislation

• Oversee case management practice, safeguarding processes and quality assurance systems

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, partner agencies and stakeholders

• Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections, ensuring continuous improvement and compliance

• Manage and develop a team of supervising social workers and administrative staff

• Monitor performance data, complaints and incidents, implementing improvements where needed

• Contribute to service development, policy review and strategic planning

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration

• Substantial experience within fostering or local authority children’s services

• Proven experience in a senior leadership or management role within a fostering service

• Strong understanding of fostering legislation, safeguarding and the National Minimum Standards

• Experience supporting or leading Ofsted inspections with a strong compliance record

• Excellent leadership, communication and relationship-building skills

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Suitable Experience:

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a fostering management or senior supervising role

• Demonstrable track record of managing a fostering service to a high standard

• Experience working with complex cases and high-needs children and young people

• Familiarity with Form F assessments, panel processes and carer support frameworks

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £65,000 per annum, depending on experience

• Permanent, full-time position with a reputable independent fostering agency

• Opportunity to lead and shape a high-quality fostering service

• Supportive leadership team and commitment to professional development

• Car allowance and benefits package (details on application)

Interested?

Apply directly through the website where you found this advert or send your CV to info@bluerecruitmentpersonnel.co.uk.

Polite Notice:

Blue Recruitment Personnel Ltd. is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Right to Work:

This role is UK-based only, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

We ask that candidates apply only if they are currently based in the UK and hold the permanent legal right to live and work here.

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