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Changes to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund

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The Government have announced this week that there will be changes to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund. Whilst the commitment to sustain the fund for 2025-26 announced earlier this month was welcome, it is disappointing to see that as more children are coming forward, their access is being further limited.

Senior Practice Consultant
Senior Practice Consultant The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity and membership organisation, dedicated to empowering, enriching and supporting the relationships at the heart of the fostering community. We are on the lookout for an experienced social worker to be part of leading our Practice function in a job share arrangement with an existing Senior Practice Consultant. The postholder will be a proactive, effective communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills, who doesn’t mind getting into operational detail and is comfortable working closely with their job share partner. The postholder will be an experienced fostering practitioner and bring sound knowledge of fostering legislation and guidance and a range of experiences across fostering practice.  The Fostering Network £25,578 - £28,623 (£42,630 – £47,705 FTE) + London Weighting if eligible Can be based in any of our four offices (London, Belfast, Cardiff, Glasgow) or from home. Occasional travel to London to meet the wider team will be required. SPC 21 hours per week worked Wednesday - Friday

Harnessing personal judgement for effective impact as a Panel Chair

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Most of us would say we’re not biased and that we always look at situations fairly and without prejudice, but it’s this misguided bias that adversely impacts decisionmaking. The research of Dr Arlene Weekes proves that utilising the ‘Effective use of Personal and Professional Judgement’ (EPPJ) framework to increase personal awareness has a positive impact on professional effectiveness, particularly for panel chairs.

Senior Social Work Practitioner - Coram Intercountry Adoption Team
Senior Social Work Practitioner - Coram Intercountry Adoption Team We are currently advertising for two positions, one within our Assessment team, and one within our Post-Approval team. Assessment Senior Practitioner - To provide Coram IAC’s Intercountry assessment and support services in accordance with adoption guidance and regulations. To help coordinate intercountry adoption assessments, quality assuring and overseeing the work of sessional social workers. Post-Approval Senior Practitioner - To provide Coram IAC’s Post Approval Services and Country Programmes in accordance with adoption guidance and regulations. Supporting and advising families through the post approval/post placement period and ensuring smooth progress through liaison with the Adoption Manager and Post Approval Administration Team. CoramIAC £42,000 per annum Coram Campus, Bloomsbury, London, with homeworking 35 hours per week

Policy developments in the children’s sector

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As the government rolls out its policy agenda, staying informed is crucial for our members. We have written a brief overview of the most recent developments to help you stay up to date.

Caseworker (Administrator)
Caseworker (Administrator)
This role is one of three posts providing administrative support to our senior social worker practitioners in the Post Approval team. The Post Approval team manages the agency’s adoption cases once they have been approved at Panel. In this role, the postholder will manage key stages of the adoption process, handle enquiries, maintain records, liaise with local authorities, and provide vital administrative support for families seeking to adopt. The postholder will be an integral part of a small, dynamic team, helping to ensure smooth and efficient adoption placements. CoramIAC £25,207 per annum Coram Campus, Bloomsbury, London (with homeworking) 35 hours per week