Fostering Assessment Manager

Join Our Team as a Fostering Assessment Manager!

Location: Remote

Contract: Full Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week

Salary: Up to £49,000 per annum

Why Choose Us?

At Polaris, we are proud to be one of the UK's largest communities of children's service providers. For over 30 years, we have been dedicated to improving the lives of young people through our independent fostering and adoption agencies, leaving care services, and bespoke children's services. Our nurturing community is committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child in our care, and we believe in the potential of our children, families, and staff.

Your Role

We are excited to invite a passionate Assessment Manager to join our established team. In this role, you will provide robust leadership and management throughout the foster parent assessment process. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your management skills in a supportive environment focused on delivering high-quality foster parents for the most vulnerable children in our society.

What We Are Looking For

We seek a dedicated Assessment Manager who shares our vision for achieving the best outcomes for children and young people. You will lead the recruitment and assessment of foster parents, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the recruitment and assessment of foster parents from enquiry through to panel approval.
• Ensure the quality and timeliness of assessments.
• Build strong partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Analyze data and trends to support service improvement and business planning.
• Provide guidance on fostering regulations and best practices.
• Commit to safeguarding, managing all concerns appropriately and promptly.
• Contribute to panel processes as required.

About You

• Hold a professionally recognized qualification in Social Work.
• Have a minimum of four years' experience as a qualified social worker in a children and family setting.
• Possess strong experience in foster parent recruitment and assessment, including Form F and the assessment and panel process.
• Have sound knowledge of fostering legislation, regulations, and standards.
• Experience working with fostering panels and performance targets.
• Exhibit excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Must possess a full driving license.
• Be fully proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.

What We Offer

• 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service + bank holidays.
• Car Allowance.
• Company Pension.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee Discount Scheme.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and young people. We can't wait to meet you!