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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

Senior Practitioner - Intercountry Assessment Team We are looking for a senior practitioner to join our Intercountry Assessment team. The role of the Assessment Senior Practitioner is to provide Coram IAC’s Intercountry assessment and support services in accordance with adoption guidance and regulations. The postholder will help coordinate intercountry adoption assessments, quality assuring and overseeing the work of sessional social workers. CoramIAC £42,000 per annum (currently under review) Coram Campus and homeworking 26 Jan 2026 - 12:00 35 hours per week 3 Feb 2026 - 12:00

Adoption Social Worker We are looking to recruit a Social Workers to our Adoption Support team. The Adoption Support team runs a busy service supporting adoptive families, adopted adults, and birth families. Work includes arranging therapeutic support under the Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Fund, case working with families who need advice, support and advocacy, accessing and sharing adoption records with adopted adults, and helping birth families and adoptive families remain in contact. The team also provides support through groups run for a range of clients including adopted children, adopted adults and parents of adopted teenagers. London Borough of Islington £47,925 - £51,228 N1 1TH 2348 18 Jan 2026 - 12:00 35