Sandwell Children's Trust

Registered Fostering Manager
Permanent, Full time with Hybrid working supported
£65,827 - £69,353 per annum

Additional Benefits:

Relocation package up to £6500
Defined benefits pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 20.5%
Annual leave of up to 31 days plus 8 Bank Holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas, plus up to 5 additional days for long service recognition and the opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days holiday
Paid birthday off - in addition to the annual leave entitlement
Employee benefits scheme including lease cars, bike scheme, salary sacrifice for new technology and high street discounts
Service awards from 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years onward 
Deadline for applications is Sunday 18th May 2025
 
At Sandwell Children's Trust, we are driven by a powerful vision: the voice of the child is at the centre of all we do. We are on an inspiring journey to ensure that children and families in Sandwell are safe and empowered to thrive.
 
Join our journey as our Registered Fostering Manager

Sandwell Childrens Trust are seeking a passionate and committed leader to join us in shaping brighter futures for children and families. As the Registered Fostering Manager (RFM), you will play a vital role in overseeing Sandwell Children's Trust's Ofsted-rated Good Independent Fostering Agency and  Hollies Family Time Centre. You will ensure our fostering services excel in meeting statutory requirements while continuing to innovate and support the needs of children, carers, and families.

Furthermore, as well as overseeing the main statutory fostering functions   you will also have oversight of the Connected Team (Kinship Carers & Special Guardianship). Our ambition is to provide robust wrap around support to all our carers within Sandwell, keeping children local in their communities and where possible reunification with their families.

You will play a key role in the success of the sufficiency strategy, bringing innovation and quality to both provide stable long-term homes for children & young people but also increase internal provision of our highly valued Sandwell Foster Carers.
 
Your Key Responsibilities as the Registered Fostering Manager

Be responsible for the overall management of the service, including the Trust's Hollies Family Time Centre, ensuring that statutory requirements are met and exceeded.
You will liaise directly with Ofsted in relation to regulatory reporting.
Take the lead on fostering inspections.
Provide a strategic approach to service development including the sufficiency strategy
Provide supervision to the Team Managers and Panel Advisor.
Ensure that support and training is in place for all our carers, working collaboratively with resources from our partner agencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures based on statutory guidance to ensure that the service is responsive to the needs of children and carers in Sandwell.Your skills & attributes as the Registered Fostering Manager

An experienced Social Worker with significant experience of fostering and how IFA's operate.
Have a Level 5 qualification in leadership and management or, be prepared to commence the qualification within 6 months of starting in the role.
An inspirational leader with excellent management skills and the ability to encourage team working.
Excellent communication skills with an ability to engage with children, carers and relevant stakeholders.
Ability to write reports for a range of audiences and be able to verbally present these with confidence.
Good understanding of performance management and a commitment to providing a high-quality service to children and carers.Why Sandwell Children's Trust?

By joining our team, you will be making a real difference in the lives of children and families. We are dedicated to driving meaningful change and ensuring the best outcomes for those we serve.

Deadline for applications is Sunday 18th May 2025, or a confidential discussion about this role, please contact our recruitment partners at Baltimore Consulting.

Together, let's create a brighter, safer future for Sandwell's children.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)

Sandwell Children's Trust are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant.  Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills.  Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.

Please find below links to JD/PS

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Registered Fostering Manager