Service development. Networking with referring authorities. Development of a recruitment strategy around prospective foster carers and other strategies. Allocating Form F Assessment and monitoring progress and timescales. Responsibility for foster carers and staff training and development programme. Registration with Ofsted. You will be: A qualified social worker. SWE registered. A car owner/driver (preferably with a clean license). Strong fostering experience, ideally gained within the independent sector (minimum 2 years). Proven knowledge of Ofsted, National Minimum Standards for Fostering services, and Fostering Services Regulations. Staff supervisory experience. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and People Services. This role will suit an existing Fostering Team or Registered Manager who is keen to have a leading role in the development of the IFA and the opportunity to really make a difference within a fostering service, or a dynamic, driven, and ambitious Senior Practitioner with strong fostering knowledge and staff management experience, who is looking to take that next step up in their career. Salary:
£50,000 - £60,000 + performance-based bonuses, experience dependent. Salary may be negotiable for an experienced applicant, please enquire. Experience:
Required Languages:
English – Advanced Employment:
Full-time Salary:
£50,000 – £60,000 yearly About Springfield Fostering: We are a new upstart fostering agency.
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