Fostering Service Manager

Location: Exeter or Truro, covering Devon & Cornwall
Salary: £50,715 - £60,500 + £5,100 car allowance
Hours: 37 hours per week

NonStop Care is working with a well-established Independent Fostering Agency with a Good Ofsted rating in the South West. This agency follows a therapeutic fostering model and is dedicated to providing high-quality support to children, young people, and foster carers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of 25 staff across two offices (Exeter & Truro).
• Work closely with two experienced Team Managers for support.
• Be the Ofsted Registered Manager, driving the service from Good to Outstanding.
• Manage 123 foster families across Cornwall and Devon.
• Shape and grow the fostering service while ensuring compliance with fostering regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £60,500 per annum
• £5,100 car allowance
• Therapeutic fostering approach - work in a nurturing, child-centred environment
• A Social Enterprise - all surplus is reinvested into services for children
• Career progression opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• SimplyHealth medical cashback plan
• Blue Light Card and enhanced maternity package
• Company pension and refer-a-friend bonus

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Fostering Manager or Service Manager with fostering experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Fostering Regulations and Ofsted requirements.
• Social Work England Registration and Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or willingness to complete within a year).
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.

This role will fill up quickly so don't delay your application!

How to Apply:

If this role sounds like something you would be interested in, please send your CV, ideally in Word format, via this site.

If this role is not the right fit for you, but you know someone who would be interested, we offer a referral fee of £200. Help make a friend happy and earn some extra cash for yourself. If you would like to have a conversation about other roles, please reach and connect with me, Madison Sable, on Linkedin.

NonStop Care offers a dedicated consultant who will be your one point of contact, providing you with the support and guidance you need throughout the recruitment process and beyond. We also offer a CV review service, interview advice and preparation, ensuring you have all the tools you need to succeed in securing this exciting opportunity.