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Registered Manager- Fostering We are looking for a Registered Manager to join Empower Fostering service. The postholder will ensure we provide the highest quality of service to children and young people placed through the Agency. A requirement of the role is also to support and develop other areas of service as the business requires.  The postholder will maintain the company’s successful Independent Fostering Agency retaining at minimum the Good Ofsted rating achieved and proactively develop the service to achieve an Outstanding rating, in accordance with relevant legislation, procedures and policies. The postholder will develop and deliver service delivery plans and continually contribute to business development and growth, in line with the company’s ethos and vision. Empower Family Group Up to £55,000 depending on experience Taunton 16 Dec 2025 - 12:00 40 hours per week + on call rota

Journal Production Editor - Maternity leave cover The Journal Production Editor is responsible for production of CoramBAAF’s quarterly journal, Adoption & Fostering, which is aimed at professionals and academics. The postholder will work part-time, in close association with the Journal Editor in Chief. Maternity leave cover is required for this post for around one year. Adoption & Fostering is the only quarterly peer-reviewed journal dedicated to family placement issues. Over the years, it has gained an international reputation as one of the world’s leading sources of knowledge for a wide range of professionals: academics and practitioners in social work, psychology, law, medicine, education, training and caring for children and young people. The postholder will ensure the quality of journal content by effectively liaising with the Editor in Chief to agree copy for publication, including submissions and regular features. CoramBAAF £17,500 per annum (£35,000 FTE) Coram Campus, London with flexibility for hybrid and remote working 5 Jan 2026 - 12:00 17.5 hours per week (2.5 days per week) 12 Jan 2026 - 12:00

Social Worker We are looking for a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker to join our team, based from either Milton Keynes or London. As a Social Worker, the postholder will bring a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in childcare social work and as a Senior Social Worker, a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience. The postholder will have an understanding of child development, the impact on behaviour of interrupted development and will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity, equity and inclusion within service delivery. The postholder will undertake ‘home study’ assessments (PARs) and present these to the adoption panel and support families throughout the matching process once children are placed, up until the Adoption Order. The role will also include participating in recruitment activities and training for prospective adopters.
PACT - Parents And Children Together Social Worker - Salary in the range of £34,053 - £41,620 per annum. Senior Social Worker - Salary in the range of £39,292 - £48,022 per annum. If based from our London office, a location allowance of £3,299 per annum will be payable. Based in either our Milton Keynes or our London team, with hybrid working arrangements in place for both home and office working, and travel covering Milton Keynes, North London and surrounding areas. 6 Jan 2026 - 12:00 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 13 Jan 2026 - 12:00

Adoption Quality and Development Lead We are looking for a qualified and registered social worker with substantial post-qualification experience in adoption and children’s services, including quality assurance and inspection preparation. The postholder will have excellent knowledge of adoption legislation and standards, strong analytical and organisational skills, and the ability to influence and advise at all levels. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in a newly created position which is a reflection of our dedication to ensure the highest standards of quality and continuous improvement across our adoption services. Parents And Children Together (PACT) Starting Salary Range from £49934 to £58256 Based in Reading with hybrid working arrangements 21 Jan 2026 - 12:00 Full time (37 hours per week) or part-time (4 days per week may be considered). 9 Feb 2026 - 12:00

Fostering Medical Advisor We are seeking a Fostering Medical Advisor to provide professional medical oversight of foster carers health information. The role primarily involves reviewing medical (AH2) reports provided by foster carers GP’s, summarising relevant health information, and advising the agency on medical suitability in line with fostering standards. Action for Children £75 per medical Virtual 16 Jan 2026 - 12:00 Variable 23 Jan 2026 - 12:00

Independent Adoption Panel Chair Our external Adoption Panel Members play a vital role at PACT by carefully considering applications from those wishing to become adoptive parents. We are currently seeking an independent Adoption Panel Chair, to lead our online panel in making fair, informed recommendation outcomes to a high quality standard. Parents And Children Together (PACT) Payment rate of £500 per panel, plus reasonable expenses incurred Panel sessions are held online. Training in Reading and London. 30 Jan 2026 - 12:00 Approximately 20 panel sessions per year 18 Feb 2026 - 12:00