CoramBAAF welcomes the Education Committee’s report on children’s social care, which highlights urgent issues such as a shortage of foster carers, inadequate mental health support, and poor outcomes for care leavers. The report makes key recommendations to improve the system, and calls for strong Government action to better support vulnerable children and families.
Independent Social Worker
We are seeking to recruit experienced freelance Social Workers to assess applicants for their suitability as adoptive parents and Early Permanence carers. The postholder must be able to take work in London and the surrounding counties. Applicants must be self-motivated, able to work to deadlines and be flexible in meeting the needs of the applicants and the agency. Substantial experience in adoption work is essential. An Induction and ongoing training will be provided.
Coram IAC
£2750 plus travel including Stage 1 Review, £2500 Plus travel without Stage 1 Review
Coram IAC Office, Coram Campus, London, and home based
As and when required
Social Work Practice Consultant
We are looking for a proactive, effective communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills in Scotland, North East England or North West England. The postholder may be an experienced foster carer, hold a degree level relevant qualification with fostering experience or have a social work qualification with fostering practitioner experience. The postholder will be someone who enjoys a diverse role where no two days are the same and will have skills in training, advocacy and mediation and a sound knowledge of fostering legislation and guidance developed through a range of experiences across fostering.
The Fostering Network
Scotland Salary: £42,630 – 47,705 FTE (pro rata £25,578-28,623) North West England Salary: £42,630 – 47,705 FTE (pro rata £34,104-38,164) North East England Salary: £42,630 – 47,705 FTE (pro rata £34,104-38,164)
Office/Homebased/Hybrid - this role will require travel to deliver in-person services. Occasional travel to other parts of the UK to meet the wider team will be required.
PracticeConsultant
21-28 (depending on role location - refer to job description on our website)
