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IRM Medical Adviser We are looking for a Medical Adviser to provide medical advice to IRM panels reviewing determinations by fostering agencies and determinations by adoption agencies in England who are minded not to approve or to terminate the approval of applicants. The Medical Adviser will be responsible to the IRM Contract Manager and Service Manager but will also need to develop working relationships with the IRM caseworkers and administrative team and the panels they are providing advice for.
Independent Review Mechanism An hourly rate of £38.25 (currently under review) is payable for medical advice and £33.30 for panel attendance (also currently under review) Homebased 29 Feb 2024 - 12:00 Variable depending on service needs and caseload

Adoption South East Panel Chair Adoption South East is seeking to appoint an Independent Panel Chair for one of our three Adoption Panels. Adoption South East is the Regional Adoption Agency created by a strong and creative partnership between West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, East Sussex and Surrey Councils.  The Independent Chair will be employed by East Sussex County Council who host the central functions of the Adoption South East and they will be supported by a Panels Manager, Panel Adviser and a Panel Administrator. The successful applicant will have current experience as the Chair of a Panel and have confidence in effectively chairing complex meetings. The Panel Chair will take responsibility for ensuring that business is conducted in accordance with the adoption regulations, standards, and guidance and in keeping with the regional agency's policies and procedures. Adoption South East £500 per Panel Virtual orbis/TP/202663/39114 3 Mar 2024 - 12:00 Variable (usually two Panels each month on a Wednesday) 11 Mar 2024 - 12:00

Social Worker - Birth Relatives Service We are looking for a skilled and dedicated social worker eager to apply their expertise and experience to a new role. The successful candidate will become part of a supportive and collaborative team at one of the UK’s most successful adoption charities, rated outstanding by Ofsted since 2014. With social work experience with children and families, the postholder will support birth relatives whose children have a plan for adoption or have been placed for adoption. Working closely with colleagues in Buckinghamshire Council who will refer the relatives to PACT, the postholder will provide support through individual sessions, support groups and drop-in sessions. This role will include supporting birth relatives to meet with adoptive parents and to help birth relatives understand the importance for children, to keep connected to their relatives and significant people from their past. Parents And Children Together (PACT) £31,483 - £38,479 per annum FTE (£15,741 – £19,240 pro rata per annum) Home based, covering Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas 20 Feb 2024 - 12:00 18.5 hours per week – fixed term appointment to April 2026 28 Feb 2024 - 12:00

Family Finding Social Worker/Senior Practitioner We are seeking a dynamic Family Finding Social Worker or Senior Practitioner wishing to play an active role in the delivery and development of a high quality family finding service for the London Borough of Hillingdon, for children with a plan for adoption. The post holder will have lead responsible professional for family finding, but will also assist the team with providing a statutory post adoption service [assessments for post adoption support and applications to the Adoption Support Fund] for families living within the local area. The post holder will be part of a small and very supportive team to develop practise and skills in this area. The post holder will also be able to have access resources and services within Hillingdon to support this role and be part of a bigger network of support from colleagues from across the RAA. Coram Ambitious for Adoption £37,000-£39,925 per annum (Social Worker): £41,000-£44,345 per annum (Senior Practitioner) pay award pending London Borough of Hillingdon – Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW with flexibility for home working in agreement with line manager. 31 Mar 2024 - 12:00 35 hours per week

Practice Manager (Lincolnshire) The post holder will oversee first line management responsibility for individuals within the Fostering Team along with additional responsibilities as appropriate. This includes Supervising Social Workers, overseeing the Supervision and Support of Foster Carers and those working directly with children and young people cared for by Affinity in order to maintain placement stability. The Practice Manager is primarily concerned with ensuring high quality standards and compliance are achieved throughout the organisation, including regular auditing to ensure there is no gaps in compliance. Affinity Fostering Services Ltd £46,600 + £2,400 Car Allowance Boston and surrounding areas of Lincolnshire AFS/PMLINCS/01/24 8 Mar 2024 - 12:00 35

Social Worker We are looking to recruit a Social Worker, who loves supporting children and foster families, to join us on our exciting journey.  We want you to wake up and enjoy coming to work.  The postholder will have a caseload of 10 families to support across North and East London and Essex. The postholder will be expected to travel to the carers homes and for meetings as and when required. Most of the administrative work will be undertaken from home. Apex Fostering Ltd. Independent Fostering Agency £43,000.00 per year In person - remote 23 Feb 2024 - 12:00 Expected hours: 37.5 per week