Assessment Manager

Other

Birmingham, West Midlands

Up to £50,000 per annum

Permanent, Full time

Work hours: 35.0

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Job description

Job Advert: Fostering Assessment Manager

Job Title: Fostering Assessment Manager
Location: Remote - midlands
Reports to: Head of Recruitment
Salary: £50,000 DOE
Hours: Full-time 35 hours

Are you an experienced fostering social worker looking to move into a leadership role? Do you have a strong focus on delivering high-quality assessments and improving outcomes for children?

We're recruiting a Fostering Assessment Manager to lead our assessment team, overseeing the end-to-end process and ensuring prospective foster carers experience a clear, supportive, and timely assessment journey.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and support a team of independent assessors
Provide regular supervision, appraisals, and professional development opportunities
Monitor team performance, workload, and productivity to ensure effective delivery
Oversee the completion of Form F assessments
Ensure all assessments are completed to a high standard and within required timescales
Quality assure assessment reports prior to panel submission
Ensure compliance with fostering regulations, national minimum standards, and safeguarding requirements
Maintain oversight of audit processes and implement improvements where necessary
Support service readiness for inspections, including Ofsted
Contribute to fostering panel processes, including report submission and attendance where required
Work collaboratively with recruitment, marketing, and operational teams to maintain an effective assessment pathway
Identify and implement improvements to assessment processes and the applicant experience
Contribute to service development, growth, and recruitment strategy

Safeguarding

Safeguarding children is central to everything we do. The successful candidate will be required to follow safeguarding procedures at all times and complete mandatory safeguarding training as part of their induction.

What We're Looking For

A qualified social worker registered with Social Work England
Significant experience within fostering or children's social care
Experience of managing or supervising social workers, with the ability to lead and support a team effectively
Strong experience completing or overseeing Form F assessments
Sound knowledge of fostering regulations, legislation, and safeguarding practices
Excellent report writing, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
A confident and approachable leader who can support and develop others
A commitment to high-quality practice and achieving positive outcomes for children

Why Join Us?

A leadership role with scope to shape service quality and development
Support from an experienced senior leadership team.
A competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on outcomes for children

Application

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