Supervised Family Centre Manager

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Job Title: Supervised Family Centre Manager

Location: Faversham

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Core Benefits

• Up to 39 days annual leave (including bank holidays, One Moment in Time day, and the ability to buy up to 5 extra days)
• Minimum 9% Contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• The Hub discount marketplace
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Occupational Health
• Sick pay
• Family Friendly leave
• Expenses and Mileage
• Tech Scheme

About the Group

Its official, we have been rated as a Great Place to Work 2025! 83% of employees at National Fostering Group say it is a great place to work, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company. Please read more about why our employees love working here:

With over 20 years experience, National Fostering Group is the largest independent children's fostering group in the UK with a community of over 2,500 foster carers.

In Northern Ireland, we work with Local Health and Social Care Trusts to provide the highest quality of care for children and young people. All of our fostering agencies across the UK are officially recognised by Ofsted, Welsh and Scottish regulators as either 'Outstanding' or 'Good' which we are extremely proud of.

We also offer a 4 day working week - this means 80% of the hours for 100% pay! This will be given following a successful 6 month probationary period and is a performance based benefit.

About the Role

The Family Centre Manager will deliver and sustain a high-quality family time service that meets the individual needs of children and their families. The role will ensure that children's family time experiences are safeguarded and promoted, while also providing support to carers and young people to help strengthen placement stability.

Through professional practice, communication and conduct, the postholder will actively promote Heath Farm as a trusted and high-quality resource for Looked After Children.

You can find a full list of responsibilities on the attached Job Description.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient individual with proven experience working directly with children, young people and families in a safeguarding or support setting. You will bring strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures, alongside an understanding of the needs and rights of Looked After Children.

Skilled in supervising or coordinating staff and volunteers, you will also have experience of working in partnership with local authorities, social workers and carers. Excellent organisational, communication and report-writing skills are essential, as is the ability to assess and manage risk in a family time context.

You will be confident using IT systems, be calm under pressure and be flexible to work evenings and weekends when required. A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Children & Young People, or a related field, together with evidence of ongoing professional development, is required.

You can find a full list of criteria on the attached Person Specification.

Why work for us

At National Fostering Group, our employees' health and wellbeing are important to us. We offer an exceptional rewards package as well as access to our flexible benefits platform - so you can choose extra benefits that are suited to you. Below includes some of our offerings:

• Up to 39 days annual leave each year (25 base entitlement + 1 One Moment in Time + 8 bank holidays + ability to buy up to 5 extra days)
• Minimum 9% pension contributions
• Life Assurance
• The Hub - a discount marketplace
• Home & Tech Scheme - tax and interest free retail vouchers to support you

Plus so much more physical and mental health flexible benefits for you to choose from!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.

Wherever you work - whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings - you'll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.