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Independent Fostering Panel Chair Milton Keynes City Council is currently developing its Fostering Service and is seeking an experienced Chair for its Fostering Panel. On average the Panel meets every three weeks, although additional panels are occasionally scheduled. Meetings are currently virtual however this may change to include some face-to-face sessions. As Chair the post holder will ensure that all items of business are covered and ensure that the Panel operates in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures. The post holder will read papers carefully, identify key issues, work with an adviser to help ensure cases are adequate for submission, and facilitate the active participation of all members as the Panel considers cases and makes clear and well evidenced recommendations. Milton Keynes City Council £550 per full panel day, £300 for panel appraisals, £200 for completing the annual report, £100 for attending quarterly meetings Milton Keynes mkc/TP/238/1053 20 Nov 2023 - 12:00 As required to chair Fostering Panel and attend other meetings.

Adoption and Fostering Panel Administrator We have a great opportunity for a self-motivated and highly organised individual to play a key role in in providing administration to our adoption service. The post holder will be part of a small team of administrators working closely alongside the Panel Adviser to administer the joint adoption and fostering panel. Within this role, the post holder will have opportunities to support the regional and voluntary adoption agency, co-ordinate panel processes from pre panel bookings, minutes and post panel actions, ensuring panel data and documentation is accurate. The post holder should have excellent communication, IT and minute taking skills, with the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a larger team. Experience of maintaining administrative systems, completing accurate minutes and meeting competing deadlines is essential. Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2025 Coram Ambitious for Adoption £15,450 - £16,941 per annum (£25,750 - £28,325 full-time equivalent), dependent on experience Coram Campus, Bloomsbury, London (Hybrid) 28 Nov 2023 - 12:00 21 hours 3 days per week, contract: fixed term until 31st March 2025 5 Dec 2023 - 12:00

Registered Manager (Independent Fostering Agency) A unique opportunity for a passionate manager to be involved in our development. The post holder will work as part of a team with foster carers and staff working in unity to create amazing outcomes for young people. The post holder will be proud to work for Apex and you will want to achieve great results and we will fully support your growth and development along with the company's ambitious plans. We keep caseloads to 10 fostering families per social worker so that they have the time to develop supportive relationships. We will be covering the Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Essex, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire, Lincolnshire and North and East London areas so you need to have a car and be prepared to drive, but all our staff are home based. Apex Fostering Ltd. Independent Fostering Agency 60K Remote 20 Dec 2023 - 12:00 37.5 3 Jan 2024 - 12:00

Independent Social Worker Coram Adoption, a member of the Coram Group of charities, has over 40 years’ experience in finding permanent loving families for children needing adoption. As a voluntary adoption agency, we work mostly in London and Home Counties and in partnership with ten local authorities to deliver the Coram Ambitious for Adoption regional adoption agency. We are seeking to recruit experienced freelance Social Workers to assess applicants for their suitability as adoptive parents and Early Permanence carers. You must be able to take work in London and the surrounding counties. Applicants must be self-motivated, able to work to deadlines and be flexible in meeting the needs of the applicants and the agency. Substantial experience in adoption work is essential. An Induction and ongoing training will be provided. Coram Ambitious for Adoption £2,300 - £2,600 per assessment Homebased 26 Nov 2023 - 12:00 As and when required 7 Dec 2023 - 12:00

Social Worker/Senior Practitioner At Coram Adoption, everyone is passionate about what we do because we understand that our work is life changing for the children and families we support. This 12 month fixed term maternity cover post is based in the Recruitment and Assessment Team and managed by the Early Permanence Manager. The post holder will be joining a dynamic and progressive team where children are at the centre of everything we do. The role involves assessing applicants for their suitability as adoptive parents and Early Permanence carers and to support families through the different stages of the adoption process until an Adoption Order is granted. Coram Ambitious for Adoption £37,000-£39,925 per annum (Social Worker), £41,000-£44,345 per annum (Senior Practitioner) Coram Campus, Bloomsbury, London (Hybrid) - at least one day per week in the office 19 Nov 2023 - 12:00 35 hours per week (spread over 5 or 4 days open to discussion) 27 Nov 2023 - 12:00

Independent Fostering Panel Chair A rare opportunity has arisen to join Buckinghamshire Council’s Fostering Panel as the Independent Panel Chair. The post holder would become part of an experienced, professional and friendly Panel central list who are child-focused and passionate about their role in the safe placement of children and young people who are looked after by Buckinghamshire Council. The Panel is also very ably supported by an experienced and efficient Panel Business Support Officer, and Panel Advisor.

Buckinghamshire Council £450 per morning, £550 per full day In person Panels are held in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire 30 Nov 2023 - 12:00 3-4 Panels are held each month, hours as required by Panel frequency