Rainbow Fostering Services Ltd.
Fostering Team Manager
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Fostering Team Manager - UP TO £65K
MILTON KEYNES - MK4 1GA
Rainbow Fostering Services is a highly respected, child-focused Independent Fostering Agency dedicated to providing safe, supportive, and nurturing homes for children and young people. We are proud to have been rated Outstanding by Ofsted for three consecutive inspections, reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence in fostering services. We have also been recognised as a Great Place to Work, demonstrating our dedication to creating a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding environment for our staff.
We are seeking a passionate, experienced, and inspirational Fostering Team Manager to lead our dedicated team of Supervising Social Workers and help us continue delivering exceptional outcomes for children and foster families.
About the Role
As our Fostering Team Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in ensuring that children, young people, and foster carers receive the highest standards of care, support, and professional guidance. You will provide strong leadership to a team of Supervising Social Workers, champion best practice, and ensure compliance with all regulatory, safeguarding, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide effective leadership, management, and reflective supervision to social work staff.
- Oversee the supervision, support, and ongoing development of foster carers.
- Ensure compliance with fostering legislation, National Minimum Standards, safeguarding requirements, and Ofsted regulations.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, local authorities, and partner agencies to achieve excellent outcomes for children and young people.
- Lead on quality assurance processes, audits, and performance monitoring.
- Contribute to strategic planning, service development, and foster carer recruitment initiatives.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and child-centred practice.
- Support the agency in maintaining its Outstanding standards and reputation for excellence.
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About You
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Minimum of 3 years' post-qualifying experience within fostering or children's social care services.
- Demonstrable experience of managing, supervising, and developing staff.
- Comprehensive knowledge of fostering regulations, safeguarding legislation, and inspection frameworks.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Ability to motivate teams and build positive professional relationships.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and anti-discriminatory practice.
- Passionate about improving the lives and outcomes of children and young people.
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Why Join Rainbow Fostering Services?
At Rainbow Fostering Services, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our supportive culture, exceptional reputation, and commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.
What We Offer
- A supportive, values-led, and inclusive working environment.
- Opportunity to work for an agency rated Outstanding by Ofsted three times consecutively.
- Recognition as a Best Place to Work, reflecting our commitment to employee wellbeing and engagement.
- Ongoing professional development, training, and career progression opportunities.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Pension scheme.
- Interest-free car loan.
- Free gym membership.
- Free eye test voucher.
- Payment of the Social Work England registration fee.
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people.
If you are an experienced fostering professional looking for your next leadership opportunity and want to be part of an award-winning organisation that shares your values, we would love to hear from you.
Rainbow Fostering Services is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and communities and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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