Registered Manager; non-profit Independent Fostering Agency

Registered Manager (non-profit Independent Fostering Agency)

Closing Date: 16/02/2026

The Big Life Group

The Big Life Group’s mission is to fight for equity, in health, in wealth and in life. We are a social business delivering a range of services across the North of England, covering everything from mental and physical health, addiction and criminal justice, to housing, education, family support and much more. What links them together is the way we work – The Big Life Way.

We always stand shoulder-to shoulder with people, working with them on the things that matter most to them. Everything we do is designed and informed by the needs, priorities and strengths of people and communities.

If you’re looking for more than a job – if you want to be part of a team that’s bold, creative and relentlessly committed to equity – then Big Life could be the place for you.

• Salary £58,523 per year (NJC point 46)
• Hours 35 hours per week on a permanent contract
• Annual leave 25 days, increasing to 30 days after five years
• Base Greater Manchester and Cheshire
• Line manager Director of Children’s Care Services
• Closing Date 16/02/2026

The successful candidate will be the lead manager responsible for the administration of the Big Life Futures independent fostering agency. They will be responsible for ensuring effective systems are in place to match children with appropriate and available foster carers, overseeing individual carers and ensuring a caring and inclusive environment for the children, one which prioritises their psychological, emotional and social needs.

You will work directly with the Director of Children’s Care Services to build and deliver a quality service. Responsibilities include providing excellent care to children, carers and families, monitoring and maintaining high standards against agreed criteria, and ensuring the service meets its statutory requirements.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who meets the required qualifications and skills, has a demonstrable passion for delivering positive outcomes for children and young people, and wants to work within a forward-thinking, community-oriented organisation.

For everything you need to know about this role, take a look at our Recruitment Pack. That’s the place where you’ll find the Job Description and Person Specification, as well as a bit more about what it’s like to work at Big Life. Unfortunately, we’re not able to accept applications after the deadline, and we can’t accept CVs.