Responsible Individual - Fostering Agency
| Posting date: | 03 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000 to £120,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Benefits: 20% company shareholding or 20% interest as the business grows. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2025 |
| Location: | London, UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | UNIQUE SUPPORT & CARE LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
About Us
We are Unique Support and Care Limited, a care provider and recruitment agency. We are currently recruiting for a multinational investment organisation, seeking to open a new Independent Fostering Agency (location is up to you), they are committed to building a service that delivers exceptional care, stability, and positive outcomes for children and young people.
Who We Are looking for
We are seeking a highly skilled and ambitious individual to take on and lead the fostering Agency. This is a rare opportunity to join at the very beginning, take responsibility for Ofsted registration, design your dream care agency prioritising care, culture, commercialism and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day management of the fostering service in line with Ofsted requirements.
Ensure full compliance with Fostering Services Regulations 2011, the Children Act, and National Minimum Standards.
Recruit, assess, and supervise foster carers, supported by a skilled team.
Line-manage supervising social workers and provide clear professional leadership.
Embed safeguarding and child-centred practice across the agency.
Build strong partnerships with local authorities, Ofsted, and multi-agency professionals.
Responsible for implementing the 4Cs: Culture, Compliance, Care, Commercialism.
Drive growth, innovation, and continuous improvement from start-up stage onwards.
Requirements & Qualifications
Qualified in Social Work, Psychology, or a Therapeutic field (DipSW, BA/MA Social Work, CQSW, or equivalent).
Minimum 2 years’ recent experience in fostering or children’s services.
At least 1 year in a supervisory/management role within fostering or children’s care.
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, fostering legislation, and Ofsted compliance.
Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.
Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
Ambition and vision to form a growing agency.
Desirable Attributes
Trauma-informed or therapeutic care training.
Previous involvement in Ofsted inspections.
Familiarity with multi-agency working and partnership building.
Experience in recruitment, training, or mentoring foster carers.
Experience with start-up or newly registered fostering agencies.
Knowledge of digital case management or reporting systems.
What We Offer
· Highly competitive salary: £50,000 – £120,000 (depending on experience).
· Equity/Profit Share: 20% company shareholding or 20% interest as the business grows.
· Unique opportunity to build and shape a new fostering agency from the ground up.
· Supportive and open communication, ensuring you have the guidance and resources you need.
· Career-defining opportunity to make a lasting impact in the fostering sector.
If this sounds like you, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to: office@uniquesupportandcare.co.uk
Recruitment Stages:
1. Quick virtual chat to review your CV and suitability for the role
2. Interview with the head of investment committee
3. Final Stage – (Prepare a cashflow model for review)
Unique Support & Care Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are Unique Support and Care Limited, a care provider and recruitment agency. We are currently recruiting for a multinational investment organisation, seeking to open a new Independent Fostering Agency (location is up to you), they are committed to building a service that delivers exceptional care, stability, and positive outcomes for children and young people.
Who We Are looking for
We are seeking a highly skilled and ambitious individual to take on and lead the fostering Agency. This is a rare opportunity to join at the very beginning, take responsibility for Ofsted registration, design your dream care agency prioritising care, culture, commercialism and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day management of the fostering service in line with Ofsted requirements.
Ensure full compliance with Fostering Services Regulations 2011, the Children Act, and National Minimum Standards.
Recruit, assess, and supervise foster carers, supported by a skilled team.
Line-manage supervising social workers and provide clear professional leadership.
Embed safeguarding and child-centred practice across the agency.
Build strong partnerships with local authorities, Ofsted, and multi-agency professionals.
Responsible for implementing the 4Cs: Culture, Compliance, Care, Commercialism.
Drive growth, innovation, and continuous improvement from start-up stage onwards.
Requirements & Qualifications
Qualified in Social Work, Psychology, or a Therapeutic field (DipSW, BA/MA Social Work, CQSW, or equivalent).
Minimum 2 years’ recent experience in fostering or children’s services.
At least 1 year in a supervisory/management role within fostering or children’s care.
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, fostering legislation, and Ofsted compliance.
Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.
Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
Ambition and vision to form a growing agency.
Desirable Attributes
Trauma-informed or therapeutic care training.
Previous involvement in Ofsted inspections.
Familiarity with multi-agency working and partnership building.
Experience in recruitment, training, or mentoring foster carers.
Experience with start-up or newly registered fostering agencies.
Knowledge of digital case management or reporting systems.
What We Offer
· Highly competitive salary: £50,000 – £120,000 (depending on experience).
· Equity/Profit Share: 20% company shareholding or 20% interest as the business grows.
· Unique opportunity to build and shape a new fostering agency from the ground up.
· Supportive and open communication, ensuring you have the guidance and resources you need.
· Career-defining opportunity to make a lasting impact in the fostering sector.
If this sounds like you, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to: office@uniquesupportandcare.co.uk
Recruitment Stages:
1. Quick virtual chat to review your CV and suitability for the role
2. Interview with the head of investment committee
3. Final Stage – (Prepare a cashflow model for review)
Unique Support & Care Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.