Registered Manager – Fostering Service
Location: Leeds (LS9)- Hybrid working is available
Full-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.