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Service Manager
Service Manager The Independent Review Mechanism for England (IRM) provides, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education, review panels for potential and current foster carers and adopters when agencies have decided not to approve them as a foster carer or adopter, or to terminate or change the terms of their approval. The current contract will continue until March 2026. As the Service Manager for the IRM the postholder will have overall responsibility for the service including budget and finance responsibility and overall responsibility for the database. The Service Manager will be the primary contact between the DfE, Trustees, and the CEO and will also take the lead on providing the necessary reports and updates for these stakeholders as well as undertaking quarterly safeguarding reviews.
Independent Review Mechanism £9,800 - £14,000 per annum (£49,000 FTE) Homebased 7- 10 hours per week
Social Work Assistant
Social Work Assistant The postholder will assist with finances and the paying and tracking of invoices and other payments associated with the adoption team. The postholder will work as part of the wider Adoption administration team to support the smooth and efficient day to day running of the Adoption office (Hillingdon). The postholder will work alongside the adoption social workers assisting them with their roles of both family finding and post adoption support as needed. Coram Ambitious for Adoption £20,910 per annum (FTE £29,275) London Borough of Hillingdon with flexibility for home working 25 hours per week

Post-adoption depression needs to be normalised, expected and proactively addressed

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Dr. Lynn Snow, a paediatrician and Churchill Fellow, explores the often-overlooked issue of post-adoption depression (PAD) and its impact on adoptive families, drawing insights from her research in the U.S.and Europe to inform change in the UK. She is now championing a new pilot in Leicester to embed emotional wellbeing support for adoptive parents within the health visiting service, aiming to normalise and proactively address PAD at every stage of the adoption journey.

Independent Panel Chair
Independent Panel Chair A rare opportunity has arisen to join London Borough of Camden’s Fostering and Permanence Panel as an Independent Panel Chair. The postholder 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. As an Independent Fostering and Permanence Panel Chair, the postholder will have a detailed knowledge of the legal framework of fostering, including kinship fostering and childcare law, as well as an in-depth knowledge of current fostering practice. The postholder will be an excellent communicator, with an ability to chair and guide complex meetings. Camden Council £12,000 to £18,000 + Travel Allowance Camden Town Hall, Judd Street WC1H 9JE 3600 Sessional - 12 to 14 panels a year plus 5 to 6 business meetings
Administrator
Administrator As our Adoption Agency Duty Administrator, the postholder will be the first point of contact for individuals and families considering adoption. The postholder will respond to initial telephone and email enquiries, providing a warm, informative, and supportive experience that helps prospective adopters take their first steps with confidence. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a dedicated team committed to finding loving, permanent homes for children. Coram Ambitious for Adoption £16,217.82 per annum (FTE £27,029.70) Coram Campus, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 1AZ 21 hours per week