An Independent Fostering Agency is looking for a Fostering Registered Manager for their fostering service that covers North East Region. This is a permanent and full-time position that is hybrid working.
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)
About the team
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and families with a child-centred approach. This team has flexible and creative ways of working.
About the job
Lead and manage the fostering service.
Ensure compliance with fostering regulations and standards.
Safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
Recruit, support, and supervise foster carers.
Oversee placements and matching processes.
Monitor service quality and drive improvements.
Manage staff, resources, and budgets.
Handle safeguarding concerns, complaints, and incidents.
Work with partner agencies and local authorities.
Ensure positive outcomes for children and young people.
About you
The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in Fostering.
What's on offer?
A salary of up to £64,000 dependent on experience
General Annual Leave
Mileage paid
Excellent CPD training & development opportunities
Further benefits
For more information, please contact Samantha Cunningham
07825213518 / scunningham@charecruitment.com
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Salvation Army HomesThe RoleWe are looking for a Part-Time Mental Health Support Worker to provide day-to-day practical support to residents with complex mental health needs.Reporting to the Deputy Manager (Exmouth), you will play a key role in supporting residents to develop independent living skills, with the aim of enabling them to move on to independent living.This is an excellent opportunity to work with residents using trauma-informed practice, a strengths-based approach, and advantaged thinking to develop, implement, and review person-centred support plans.You will be part of a passionate and committed team dedicated to transforming lives and helping individuals achieve positive, sustainable outcomes.What you’ll be doing
Provide high quality 1:1 and group support to residents in accordance with their identified support needs, with a view to enabling individuals to identify and develop their talents and achieve their goals and aspirations.Work collaboratively with partner agencies, including Devon Partnership Trust, Social Care, and other community-based services, to provide a holistic service to our residents.Ensure all records are maintained to a high standard and completed in a timely manner.Work with the wider teams to ensure that our buildings are maintained, safe, and provide a psychologically informed environment.Contribute to our Service Delivery Policy and Supported Housing Strategy.What you’ll bring
Experience of working in a supported living environment or a similar setting.Experience of managing a caseload of clients and developing and implementing person-centred Support Plans.Excellent verbal, written, and influencing skills.A proactive, motivated, and can-do attitude.The ability to de-escalate difficult situations.The ability to use various IT systems, including Microsoft Office packages and databases.Working Arrangements
The role will predominantly be based at St Andrew’s House, Exmouth. However, there may be occasions when you will be asked to work across our Exeter & East Devon Mental Health Services, all of which are accessible via good public transport routes.The role will predominantly follow a working pattern of 09:30 to 18:00 on either a Monday or Wednesday.On Fridays, you will work 09:30 to 18:00 one week and, on the following week, 09:00 to 22:30, including a Sleep-In (paid in addition to your salary), finishing at 16:00 on Saturday.Once every four weeks, you will attend the site from 10:00 to 12:00 on a Tuesday for a staff meeting.Our OfferIn return, we offer a competitive and supportive benefits package, including:26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 daysWestfield Healthcare Cash Back Plan (including cashback for optical, dental, therapies, plus 24/7 GP access and counselling support)Matched pension scheme up to 6% (with salary sacrifice option)Enhanced family leave from day one, including enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity payOccupational sick payFinancial support options, including season ticket loans, emergency loans, mortgage advice and wellbeing supportPaid volunteering daysCycle to Work SchemeDiscounted private medical insuranceSupport to learn, broaden your skills and develop your careerA fun and inclusive work culture where individual differences are valued and championedClosing date: 15 September 2026 (please note we may close the vacancy early if we receive a large volume of applications)About The CompanyFounded in 1959, Salvation Army Homes is a registered provider and exempt charity, and a subsidiary of The Salvation Army. We are a specialist provider of housing and support services across England, owning and managing around 4,500 homes in partnership with 79 local authorities. We provide general needs housing, supported accommodation, and homes for older people. If you join our passionate staff team you will be contributing to our mission; “Safe Homes. Transform Lives” where you will make a positive difference to residents, who are at the heart of everything we do. Guaranteed interview scheme: Please let us know if you have a disability, are a Salvation Army Homes resident or ex-resident, are a care leaver, or ex veteran as we guarantee an interview if you meet the minimum requirements of the role.As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. If you require any adjustments or support to enable you to participate fully in the selection process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.....Read more...
