Fostering to Inspire is a small independent fostering agency based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, and is part of the Shaw Trust group. We recruit fostering families from the Yorkshire region and provide high quality foster placements for our neighbouring local authorities. We are a developing agency that runs in accordance with the Mockingbird Family Model.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Fostering Manager to join our small team and help develop our thriving agency further.
As the Registered Manager you will be responsible for leading the strategic development and operational management of the agency principally the foster carer recruitment, assessment work, supervision, training and supporting carers and their children and young people.
You will have excellent management & assessment skills, strong communication, good IT skills and an ability to connect and engage with foster carers, staff members & children and young people.
You will be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England. Relevant management experience within an independent fostering agency is essential. You must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the best interests of children and young people.
In addition to working in a thoroughly rewarding role where you can make a real difference, you will receive:
- A competitive salary
- An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
- Life Assurance x 3 of your salary
- 25 days annual leave per year + bank holiday + the option to purchase holiday
- A healthcare cash plan
- Ongoing training including access to an online learning platform
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including an employee assistance phone line
- Discounted gym membership
The closing date for applications is the 22 February 2021, with interviews scheduled to take place on the 05 March 2021. If you would like to find out more please contact Claire Ferris on 01924 792184.
The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced vetting process in line with safer recruitment, which include an enhanced DBS check, Right to Work checks and reference checks.
For more information about Fostering to Inspire visit our website.
Fostering to Inspire is part of the Shaw Trust group. Shaw Trust is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format, email: HRService.Centre@shaw-trust.org.uk to make alternative arrangements.