We are looking for an experienced Fostering Service Manager to join an independent fostering agency, covering the South West.

ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND

About the team

You will be responsible for the leadership and management of the team, while also overseeing the Registered Managers duties.

You will need to be responsible for the development and growth of a regional carer recruitment pipeline and for maximising current and new placement opportunities with existing and new customer local authorities, improving our market position in the independent fostering sector.

The team includes two team managers, who are driven and ambitious to continually improve the service they provide to children and foster carers.

You will have plenty of autonomy to shape the way the service is planned and delivered both locally and more widely.

About the role

You will need a Social Work degree, and registered with Social Work England to be considered for this role and it is essential that you have previous experience as a Service Manager in Fostering services.

This role also requires essential experience in Fostering and Change Management, access to your own vehicle and a full, clean driving license.

What's on offer?

• Salary up to £60,500 per annum


• Car Allowance of £5,100


• 25 days annual leave PLUS Bank Holidays


• Company pension scheme


• 37 hours per week - Early finish on Friday!

Job type: Full-time / Permanent

For more information, please get in contact:

Sarah Tomlin - 07425 728375

stomlin@charecruitment.com