Registered Manager (non-profit Independent Fostering Agency)

About [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Group

[Employer hidden] Group’s mission is to fight for equity, in health, in wealth and in life. We are a social business delivering a range of services across the North of England, covering everything from mental and physical health, addiction and criminal justice, to housing, education, family support and much more. What links them together is the way we work – [Employer hidden] Way.

We always stand shoulder-to shoulder with people, working with them on the things that matter most to them. Everything we do is designed and informed by the needs, priorities and strengths of people and communities.

If you’re looking for more than a job – if you want to be part of a team that’s bold, creative and relentlessly committed to equity – then Big Life could be the place for you.

The basics

Salary

£60,000 – £65,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Hours

35 hours per week on a permanent contract

Annual leave

25 days, increasing to 30 days after five years

Base

Greater Manchester and Cheshire.

Line manager

Director of Children’s Care Services

Closing date for applications

Monday, 20 April

What you’ll be doing

The successful candidate will be the lead manager responsible for the administration of [Employer hidden] Futures independent fostering agency. They will be responsible for ensuring effective systems are in place to match children with appropriate and available foster carers, overseeing individual carers and ensuring a caring and inclusive environment for the children, one which prioritises their psychological, emotional and social needs.

You will work directly with the Director of Children’s Care Services to build and deliver a quality service. Responsibilities include providing excellent care to children, carers and families, monitoring and maintaining high standards against agreed criteria, and ensuring the service meets its statutory requirements.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who meets the required qualifications and skills, has a demonstrable passion for delivering positive outcomes for children and young people, and wants to work within a forward-thinking, community-oriented organisation.

How to apply

For everything you need to know about this role, take a look at our Recruitment Pack. That’s the place where you’ll find the Job Description and Person Specification, as well as a bit more about what it’s like to work at Big Life.

Unfortunately, we’re not able to accept applications after the deadline, and we can’t accept CVs.