Registered Manager – Fostering Service

Location: Leeds (LS9)- Hybrid working is availableFull-Time | Permanent

Salary: £50,000-£55,000 plus bonus 

Our client is a growing, child-centred independent fostering agency based in Leeds. They are now seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead their fostering service, oversee operational delivery, and help us continue providing safe, high-quality placements for children across Yorkshire.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident, committed leader who is passionate about fostering, quality practice, and developing an outstanding service.

About the Role

As our Registered Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the agency, ensuring excellent, compliant service delivery in line with Fostering Regulations 2011/13 and National Minimum Standards.
• Provide strong leadership to social workers, support staff and independent workers, including supervision, development and performance management.
• Oversee recruitment, assessments (Form F), supervision, and annual reviews of foster carers.
• Maintain and develop relationships with Local Authorities, partners, and the fostering panel.
• Act as the agency’s Lead Safeguarding Officer and Complaints Officer.
• Ensure agency policies and procedures remain up to date and compliant.
• Take responsibility for Ofsted reporting, quality assurance, and continuous service improvement.
• Manage panel coordination, including paperwork, communication and annual panel appraisals.
• Contribute to training delivery for carers, staff and professionals.
• Participate in the on-call rota as part of the social work team.
• Looking to grow the Fostering Service – has a recruiter identifying applicants that want to be foster carers
• Currently have 11 families and more in the pipeline

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified social worker (DipSW / CQSW / BA / MA in Social Work).
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Significant fostering or children’s services management experience.
• Strong knowledge of fostering legislation, safeguarding and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• A passion for building positive relationships and achieving the best outcomes for children.

What You’ll Bring

• The ability to inspire and support a skilled team.
• A commitment to high-quality, child-focused practice.
• Confidence in decision-making and managing complex situations.
• A proactive approach to service development and improvement.