Service Manager - Private Fostering Agency North London £70,000 per annumPermanent Senior Leadership Role Eden Brown SynergyEden Brown Synergy is partnering with a Private Fostering Service in North London to recruit a permanent Service Manager. This is a high-level leadership role in fostering services, ideal for experienced social care professionals passionate about child welfare, fostering, and statutory compliance. About the RoleAs Service Manager - Fostering, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a private fostering agency. You will:Lead and develop fostering services for children and young people aged 0-18.Ensure full compliance with Fostering Regulations 2011, National Minimum Standards (NMS), and Ofsted inspections.Support the set-up and management of a new specialist fostering service.Oversee safeguarding, child protection, and permanency planning across the agency.Manage a multi-disciplinary team including social workers, support staff, and administrators.This is a chance to shape and influence a high-quality private fostering service while working closely with Local Authorities and key stakeholders. Key ResponsibilitiesLead the day-to-day management of a fostering agency, including policy development and service delivery.Supervise staff teams: Registered Manager, Social Workers, Social Work Assistants, and Administrative Staff.Act as Safeguarding Lead, ensuring robust child protection measures are in place.Ensure compliance with Ofsted