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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

Social Worker or Senior Social Worker, Adoption team We support children and families from diverse backgrounds. With access to our specialist therapeutic support services, we are proud to provide excellent lifetime support for our families’ adoption journeys. Our adoption teams focus on assessing prospective adopters who can consider early permanence and/or adopting a wide range of children of all ages, sibling groups of two or more children, children from diverse ethnicities and children who may have physical or learning disabilities. With social work experience with children and families, the postholder will manage all aspects of work with our valued applicants from the early stages of recruitment, information sharing meetings, assessment, preparation and training, through to successful placement and post placement support up to the making of the adoption order. Parents And Children Together Salary range for Social Worker: £19,145 to £23,399 pro-rata per annum (FTE £31,483 to £38,479). Senior Social Worker: £22,090 to £26,999 (FTE £36,326 to £44,399). A regional allowance of £2,006 pro-rata per annum is also payable (£3,299 FTE). Based in Vauxhall, London with hybrid flexible working arrangements 11 Dec 2023 - 12:00 Fixed term appointment to end of November 2024, part time 22.5 hours per week 19 Dec 2023 - 12:00

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.
Rutland County Council 150 per panel + mileage per panel attended ‘In person’ panels are held at Rutland County Council, Catmose, Oakham, LE15 6HP 22 Dec 2023 - 12:00 Panels are currently held once monthly (Monday) and are a combination of ‘in person’ panels and virtual panels using Microsoft Teams; therefore applicant/s must have appropriate IT equipment and a good internet connection.

Fostering Panel Chair and Vice Chair We would like to appoint a new independent Panel Chair to join our Fostering Panel. The post holder should be an experienced Foster Parent, Panel Member or Vice Chair, with an appreciation or lived experience of Foster Care. The post holder should have an understanding of what should be offered by Foster Carers under the Fostering Standards; Fostering National Minimum Standards and Fostering Regulations. Luton Borough Council £500 for Chair £350 Vice Chair Luton 15 Dec 2023 - 12:00 Monthly panel

Fostering Panel Chair Luton Borough Council Fostering would like to appoint new Panel Members to join our Fostering Panel. We are seeking to appoint to the following roles: Independent Panel Members x4 – Foster Carers, Formerly Cared in Local Authority Care x2, Independent Social Workers x2.  The post holders should have relevant knowledge of the diverse needs of children who are Looked After and in foster care. The post holders should be passionate about making a difference to the lived experience of young people who are looked after and living away from Birth Families with Foster Parents in fostering homes. Luton Borough Council £150 for Panel Member Luton 15 Dec 2023 - 12:00 Monthly panel

Adoption Panel Chair and Panel Members Barnardo's Adoption Midlands and South West is a voluntary adoption agency and we're seeking an Independent Panel Chair and Panel Members to join us. The panel has an oversight of recruitment and assessment of prospective adopters. Panel members together make recommendations on the suitability of applicants. We are seeking to appoint to the following roles: Experienced Independent Panel Chair; Independent Panel Vice Chair; Independent Panel Members from a range of disciplines, particularly from a medical/health background, education or registered Social Workers. The post holders should have relevant knowledge of the diverse needs of children who are Looked After and adopted. The post holders should be passionate about making a difference to the lived experience of children. Barnardo's Adoption Midlands and South West To be discussed upon application Majority virtual with occasional face to face meetings in Bristol or Halesowen 19 Jan 2024 - 12:00 Usually one panel per month 29 Jan 2024 - 12:00