Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply. Registered Manager – Fostering Service Location: Leeds (LS9)- Hybrid working is availableFull-Time | Permanent Salary: £50,000-£55,000 plus bonus Our client is a growing, child-centred independent fostering agency based in Leeds. They are now seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead their fostering service, oversee operational delivery, and help us continue providing safe, high-quality placements for children across Yorkshire. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident, committed leader who is passionate about fostering, quality practice, and developing an outstanding service. About the Role As our Registered Manager, you will: Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the agency, ensuring excellent, compliant service delivery in line with Fostering Regulations 2011/13 and National Minimum Standards. Provide strong leadership to social workers, support staff and independent workers, including supervision, development and performance management. Oversee recruitment, assessments (Form F), supervision, and annual reviews of foster carers. Maintain and develop relationships with Local Authorities, partners, and the fostering panel. Act as the agency’s Lead Safeguarding Officer and Complaints Officer. Ensure agency policies and procedures remain up to date and compliant. Take responsibility for Ofsted reporting, quality assurance, and continuous service improvement. Manage panel coordination, including paperwork, communication and annual panel appraisals. Contribute to training delivery for carers, staff and professionals. Participate in the on-call rota as part of the social work team. Looking to grow the Fostering Service – has a recruiter identifying applicants that want to be foster carers Currently have 11 families and more in the pipeline What We’re Looking For A qualified social worker (DipSW / CQSW / BA / MA in Social Work). Registration with Social Work England. Significant fostering or children’s services management experience. Strong knowledge of fostering legislation, safeguarding and regulatory frameworks. Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills. A passion for building positive relationships and achieving the best outcomes for children. What You’ll Bring The ability to inspire and support a skilled team. A commitment to high-quality, child-focused practice. Confidence in decision-making and managing complex situations. xehkeey A proactive approach to service development and improvement.