Deputy Regional Manager

A small, independently owned Fostering Agency, who were formed by two former foster carers, are looking for a Deputy Manager to join their team and manage a service covering South East London and Kent. This position is a full-time and permanent position and you will be based from home, therefore you can be based anywhere in the areas above.

You will:

• Offer support the Regional Manager in the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring outstanding practice across the region, and deputise for the Manager as required.
• Provide quality assurance, and supervision as required, of the assessments of applicants to foster, and other reports as requested, in conjunction with the Regional Manager.
• Undertake the role of panel advisor
• Support the Regional Manager in the ongoing development and delivery of training across the Region
• Support Children's Participation within the Region
• Carry out quality assurance audits throughout the Region

Benefits for you as the Deputy Manager

• Performance related bonuses every quarter
• Realistic earnings of over £60,000 per annum
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Wellness programme

Your responsibilities as the Deputy Manager:

• Managing the fostering service to ensure that it is financially viable for the purpose of achieving the aims and objectives set out in the Statement of Purpose.
• To adhere to relevant legislation regulation and company policies and procedures
• Work to improve the retention and recruitment of foster carers in the region

Requirements of you as the Deputy Manager:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
• A valid HCPC registration
• Significant experience of working within Looked After Children
• Experience of working within Fostering
• Managerial experience
• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence

Location: Kent (home-based)

Salary: £50,000 per annum (however negotiable for the right candidate / experience) plus performance related bonuses

Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587031100 or tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

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