We are seeking an inspirational and strategically focused Registered Manager to lead our established Fostering Service. This is a high-impact leadership role demanding clinical oversight, regulatory expertise, and a dedication to improving outcomes for Looked After Children.
The Opportunity: Senior Leadership Contract
This is a [Permanent or Long-Term Interim Locum Contract] based in [City, e.g., Durham, Newcastle, or North East Region] with [Insert Agency Name / Local Authority Fostering Service]. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Service/CEO and will receive a Highly Competitive Salary / Premium Locum Rate (DOE).
đź“ť Core Responsibilities: Quality, Compliance, and Leadership
The Registered Manager holds statutory accountability for the service, ensuring all operations meet legal requirements and provide the highest quality of care.
Regulatory Compliance: Hold the formal registration with Ofsted and ensure the service operates in full compliance with the Fostering Services Regulations 2011 and the National Minimum Standards (NMS).
Practice Leadership: Provide authoritative and reflective professional supervision, guidance, and support to Supervising Social Workers and the management team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and therapeutic practice.
Quality Assurance: Oversee and drive robust quality assurance procedures, including internal audits, case file scrutiny, and managing all external regulatory inspections to achieve and maintain an 'Outstanding' or 'Good' rating.
Recruitment and Retention: Strategically plan and manage the recruitment, assessment, and approval of new foster carers to meet the diverse needs of referring Local Authorities.
Fostering Panel Management: Act as the Agency Decision Maker (ADM) for complex panel recommendations (e.g., approvals, terminations, exemptions) or provide expert leadership to the ADM.
Safeguarding: Ensure safeguarding processes are robust, immediate, and effective, managing allegations against foster carers in line with Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) procedures.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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