Fostering Assessment Manager

Join Our Team as a Fostering Assessment Manager!

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people? At Polaris, one of the UK's largest communities of children's service providers, we are on a mission to improve the futures of vulnerable children. With over 30 years of experience, our dedicated team is passionate about fostering and adoption, and we are excited to invite a new Fostering Assessment Manager to join our established assessment team.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to enhance their management skills in a supportive environment. As the Fostering Assessment Manager, you will lead the recruitment and assessment of foster parents, ensuring that we deliver high-quality care to those who need it most.

Your Responsibilities

• Oversee the recruitment and assessment of foster parents from initial enquiry to panel approval.
• Ensure the quality and timeliness of assessments are maintained.
• 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.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, managing concerns promptly and appropriately.
• Contribute to panel processes as required.

What We Are Looking For

We seek a passionate individual who shares our commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people. The ideal candidate will possess:

• A professionally recognized qualification in Social Work.
• A minimum of four years' experience as a qualified social worker in a children and family setting.
• Strong experience in foster parent recruitment and assessment, including Form F and the assessment and panel process.
• Sound knowledge of fostering legislation, regulations, and standards.
• Experience working with fostering panels and performance targets.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• A full driving license and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions

This is a remote, full-time position (35 hours per week) with a competitive salary of up to £49,000 per annum. You will enjoy:

• 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• A car allowance.
• A company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• An employee discount scheme.

Why Join Us?

At Polaris, we believe in the potential of every child and young person. By joining our team, you will be part of a nurturing community that works collectively to support the best outcomes for each child in our care. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and make a difference, we would love to hear from you!