Ellie Johnson, CoramBAAF’s Health Consultant, highlights recent reviews that reveal a gap between policy and practice in health services. Today’s Annual Health Conference invites us to ask: are children in care truly receiving the fair and equal support promised by the NHS?
Team Leader – Post Adoption and Aftercare
This is an exciting opportunity to lead our Post Adoption and Aftercare team and make a real difference to people’s lives. Facing an unknown past can be daunting. The postholder will lead a team of experienced social workers to ensure service users access a high-quality, sensitive and compassionate service. This is a challenging, varied and deeply rewarding role. The postholder will be responsible for managing referrals, overseeing casework, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and standards. The postholder will also act as the Ofsted Registered Manager for our Voluntary Adoption Support Agency.
Catholic
£58,000 pro rata
73 St Charles Square, London. W10 6EJ (Hybrid)
28 – 35 hours per week (negotiable)
The Netflix drama ‘Adolescence’ has highlighted online risks, to which children in care are especially vulnerable due to trauma and separation. CoramBAAF offers resources to help carers and professionals support digital safety and the mental health of children. These include guides, risk tools, and age-appropriate books for children.
Head of Service - Aspire Adoption
We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking strategic leader with a passion for delivering outstanding adoption services. Aspire Adoption, the Regional Adoption Agency for BCP and Dorset Councils, is seeking an experienced Head of Service to lead the agency into its next phase of growth and development. The post holder will provide strategic leadership to drive best practice and continuous service improvement and oversee adoption policy, operational delivery, and regional partnerships.
BCP Council - Aspire Adoption
£64,785 - £68,917
Bournemouth - Hybrid
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