Independent Fostering Panel Member

Our Fostering Panel membership consists of a range of people who have personal or professional experience relevant to fostering. 
We are looking for a Social Worker with at least 3 years relevant post qualifying experience in child care social work, including direct experience of fostering either within a fostering service or in placing and supervising children in foster care. The post holder must be registered with Social Work England and demonstrate an understanding of current legislation, policy and good practice in relation to fostering matters.

We are also interested in candidates who are care experienced; those with experience of being a foster carer for family and friends (Kinship/ Connected foster carers) and those with experience or background within the Police, Education and Health.
 

As a member of Rutland Fostering Panel, you will:

• Attend Fostering Panel meetings and take responsibility for participating in the making of a recommendation as to whether or not a person is suitable to be a foster carer by drawing on both personal and professional knowledge and experience.
• Read the electronically circulated papers carefully before the meeting and attend the meeting prepared with questions and contribute to the panel discussion.
• Participate with other members in advising on policy and procedural matters as required.
• Address diversity issues and promote anti-discriminatory practice.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of all panel discussions.
• Participate in the annual review of panel membership
• Participate in induction and annual training

We provide:

• Full induction
• Annual training
• Annual review of Independent Panel Members
• The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check.

 In person panels are held at Rutland County Council, Catmose, Oakham, LE15 6HP