Regional/Registered Manager

The Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Regional/Registered Manager to lead and oversee multiple fostering services within the Midlands region. This pivotal leadership role is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and service delivery across the region.

You will work closely with senior leadership to develop and grow the fostering service, ensuring strong outcomes for children and young people placed with their foster carers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working in close liaison with the Operations Director, Deputy Operations Director, and Heads of Service to develop the fostering service across the region
• Managing the fostering service to ensure financial viability and alignment with organisational aims and objectives as set out in the Statement of Purpose
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and company policies while embedding Fusion’s core values and best practice standards
• Monitoring Schedule 6 & 7 requirements under the Fostering Services Regulations 2011
• Leading and driving safeguarding practice across the region, including management of allegations and investigations, and reporting to Ofsted/LADO as required
• Producing monthly regional performance reports and annual reports for Fostering Panel
• Ensuring timely and high-quality submissions to Ofsted and other external bodies
• Keeping up to date with legislation, policy, guidance, and research to continuously improve practice
• Maintaining a child-centred approach in all decision-making, promoting the welfare and voice of children and young people
• Participating in the managers’ on-call rota

This is a hybrid role, based in the Midlands regional office (Walsall), combining office, remote, and regional travel.

About You

You will be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England and able to meet Ofsted requirements for a Registered Manager under the Fostering Services Regulations 2011.

You will also bring:

• A recognised social work qualification
• At least two years’ experience managing fostering services within the last five years
• Proven leadership and staff management experience, including recruitment, supervision, performance management, and disciplinary processes
• Strong ability to maintain compliance standards and achieve KPI targets
• Excellent communication, organisational, and administrative skills
• Experience in budgeting, financial oversight, and service performance management
• Ability to manage day-to-day operations of a fostering service
• Experience in negotiating and making placements with Local Authorities
• Willingness to undertake or already hold NVQ Level 5 in Leadership (or equivalent)
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to remain calm, make sound judgements, and prioritise effectively under pressure
• Strong report writing and analytical skills, with experience producing monthly and annual reports

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £60,000 per annum
• 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Additional annual leave entitlement 
• Discretionary performance-related pay scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Mileage reimbursement at 0.45p per mile 
• Electric car scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Virtual GP service
• Free eye tests
• Referral programme
• Hybrid working options

About Us

Our client is committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for children and young people through high-quality foster care placements. They work in partnership with Local Authorities across the UK to provide exceptional children’s services delivered by highly skilled and dedicated practitioners.

Their reputation for service excellence is built on strong relationships, continuous improvement, and a consistent child-centred approach. They are proud of their growth and our commitment to achieving positive outcomes for every child and young person they support.

Recruitment Timeline

We are committed to appointing the most suitable candidate and encourage early applications. The recruitment process will include an initial screening followed by interviews for shortlisted candidates. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, regulatory approval, and relevant checks in line with safeguarding requirements.

How to Apply

Please submit your application form along with an up-to-date CV. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Daisy at daisy@hamptonsresourcing.com or call 01926 695216.

Hamptons is committed to equality and developing an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant, and any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the recruitment process.