Fostering Registered Manager in Blyth, Northumberland

JOB-20241107-791d94d2

We are seeking an innovative Fostering Registered Manager to join our dynamic team in Blyth, UK, offering an annual salary of £44,756. This exciting opportunity provides a pivotal role in elevating the fostering experience for children in our care. Your workplace will be in a supportive environment where collaboration with a passionate team is key. You will work a 35-hour week with standard hours from 9 am to 5 pm, but flexibility for evening and weekend work is required to meet the demands of this rewarding role.

Perks and benefits:
- Enjoy 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, giving you ample time to recharge.
- Flexible working arrangements to help you balance work with home life.
- Access to continuous professional development opportunities and career progression.
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing support to keep you at your best.
- A vibrant, close-knit team environment where every opinion matters.

Overall Purpose:
The Fostering Registered Manager is crucial in leading local foster carer recruitment and assessment initiatives to provide an exceptional fostering service for children. You will work closely with our Fostering Information Advisors and Recruitment Managers, playing a significant role in developing strategies to meet local sufficiency needs. Your leadership will guide a team of Fostering Recruitment Officers and Assessing Social Workers, ensuring the timely processing of enquiries and assessments to high organisational standards.

What you will do:
- Conduct initial home visits and lead pre-approval training sessions.
- Supervise foster carer assessments, enhancing the number of successfully recruited foster carers.
- Act as the main communication link with Recruitment Development Managers to continually innovate recruitment practices nationwide.
- Develop systems, processes, and best practices for fostering recruitment and family preparation.
- Engage in proactive relationship building with prospective foster carers, supporting them throughout their recruitment journey.
- Lead recruitment campaigns and manage prospective foster carer assessments using CoramBAAF Form F.

Requirements:
- BA or Master’s in Social Work, or equivalent qualification.
- Management and Leadership Qualification equivalent to Level 5 or above, or a willingness to undertake one.
- Registration with Social Work England, Scottish Social Services Council, or Social Care Wales.
- Minimum of two years of post-qualifying experience in family placement or statutory child care.
- Proven experience in recruitment campaigns for carers and training delivery for foster carers.
- Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation including National Minimum Standards and Children’s Act 1989.

Blyth offers a fantastic living and working environment with its scenic coastal views and a strong sense of community. It's a place where you can enjoy a balanced lifestyle with plenty of outdoor activities and convenient amenities. Join us in Blyth for a fulfilling and adventurous career in foster care management.

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