Registered Manager - Fostering

Job description for the Registered Manager position:

Registered manager, to work 37 hours a week (negotiable) based in Hampshire or remote.
Duties:
Support the registration of the agency
Be accountable for the strategic planning and development aspects of fostering resources and support functions in the company
Work in accord with the policies and procedures of Zenith ANP
Recruitment, retention and supervision of carers ensuring positive outcomes of children
Managing placements and ensuring children's wellbeing is paramount
Managing the service and staff including managing supervising social workers
Ensuring paperwork is filled in according to legislation and policy
Ensuring any matters relating to the safeguarding of children are managed in line with regulations, national standards and best safeguarding practice
Requirements:

Degree of equivalant in social work
Social work England registration
In-depth experience of working within fostering/ looked after children services
Ability to satisfy Ofsted as a Registered Manager
Proven staff management experience and leadership skills, including recruitment, supervision, monitoring and disciplinary
Knowledge of Ofsted, national minimum standards for fostering services and fostering service regulations
Communication and administrative skills
Level 5 Diploma in leadership and management (or willingness to do so)
Full UK driving license