Would you like to opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families?
If yes, we have the perfect role for you!
We are looking for a full time Fostering Panel Advisor to join our clients Fostering and Adoption Service.
This is an exciting time to join the Fostering Service. Our clients are on an exciting journey of transformation and we would like you to be part of their next chapter. They are an experienced staff group, working together on the development and delivery of a high quality service. They have made improvements in a short time and the Panel Advisor role is an opportunity to be part of this continual improvement.
Your role will be to advise on all matters related to the fostering panel, ensure high quality documentation for panel presentations, and provide professional supervision and appraisals to panel members.
You will also have in-depth knowledge of Fostering and Adoption legislation and regulations and have the ability to work within a comprehensive statutory framework.
You will need to have a social work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England. You will have a minimum of 5 years’ post qualifying experience (to include 2 years recent experience of fostering social work).
The Head of Service (HoS) and Service Manager for Fostering, Adoption and Home Finding Teams (HFT) will also offer hands on support and mentoring in this role.
Benefits:
Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
Generous Annual Leave: 31 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum
Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
Payment of professional membership fees
Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.
Location: Southwest
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