Referrals Manager
1. What is your job title?
Referrals Manager
2. Which region do you work in?
Midlands and Wales
3. What does your role involve?
- The management and support of staff dealing with referrals and placements for children and young people referred to us by local authorities.
- Being proactive in the research, planning and development associated with the growth of the organization.
- To have an overview of each of my regional offices in relation to referral and placement vacancies and statistics.
- Provision of information to ensure quality of service provision.
4. What opportunities have you had since beginning work at Fostering Solutions?
Since starting with FS in Dec 2004, I have had the opportunity to attend several management training courses and to complete my NVQ Level 4 in Management. My role has changed from that of Administration Manager to Referrals Manager for the Midlands and Wales regions.
5. Why would you recommend Fostering Solutions as a good place to work?
FS are a fair employer who have a commitment to providing opportunities to staff at all levels to enable them to grow and develop. I have been encouraged throughout my time here to participate in training and have been successful in gaining a management qualification as a result.
The company has very sound policies and procedures and a very strong commitment to providing a high quality service to children, foster carers, staff and local authorities. On a personal level, this has provided me with a sense of job satisfaction, knowing I am part of a team that is committed to children’s best interests.
