independent foster panel member Work, Jobs in england (with Salaries)

Fostering Panel Chair - Independent Fostering Agency
Parent and child fostering service ltd —London
- From £400 a day
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
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12d
Independent Panel Member (Social Worker)
Thrive Foster Care —Blackburn
- £100 - £200 a day
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Free parking
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R2R103778 - Fostering & Adoption Panel Advisor - Permanent
South End City Council —Southend-on-Sea
- £53,460 - £58,959 a year
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
Freelance Supervising Social Workers for Assessments
Family Care Group —Chorley
- Part-time
- No experience needed
Assistant Director - Consumer Protection Enforcement
Competition & Markets Authority —London
- £84,800 - £90,500 a year
- Part-time
- Presentation skills
- IT
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Renewable Energy Trader
Good Energy —Chippenham
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Python
- Annual leave
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Senior Customer Marketing & Planning Manager (10-month FTC)
Hearst Media Services —London
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Employee discount
Shared Lives Carers/Supported Lodgings Hosts
Telford and Wrekin Council —Telford
- Call to connect
- Cooking
Quality Operations Lead
MCS —Warrington
- £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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5d
Career Development Fellow in French & Francophone Studies
Durham University —Durham
- £38,784 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
9d
Supervising Social Worker (BAHons)
Three Circles Fostering —Barnsley
- £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
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9d
Educational Psychologists
Hertfordshire County Council —Stevenage
- £49,215 - £59,809 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- English
- Master's degree
- Free parking
- Relocation assistance
Family Law Solicitor (x3)
Duncan Lewis —Milton Keynes
- £40,000 - £52,000 a year
- Childcare
- Microsoft Office
- Business development
9d
Supervising Social Worker
Sure Start Fostering Agency Limited —Ilford
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Working with children
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9d
Children Law Solicitors – Manchester
Duncan Lewis —Manchester
- £40,000 - £55,000 a year
- Childcare
- Microsoft Office
- Business development
Senior Product Marketing Manager - Stealth Product (12 months Fixed Term Contract – Convertible)
Goodnotes —London
- Full-time
- AI
- Marketing
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Children Law Solicitor Director – City of London
Duncan Lewis —London
- £70,000 a year
- Childcare
- Microsoft Office
- Business development
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Ergonomics and Human Factors
University of Derby —Kedleston
- £38,784 - £56,535 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Programme Manager, Grade 7, FTC, Liverpool, London or Newport
Charity Commission —Bootle
- £57,245 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Presentation skills
- Agile
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
10d
Career Development Fellowships in Public Law
Durham University —Durham
- £38,784 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
5d

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Fostering Panel Chair - Independent Fostering Agency

Parent and child fostering service ltd
London

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
From £400 a day
12 days ago

Qualifications

Administrative experience
Organisational skills
Relationship management
Social Work England
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Fostering Panel Chair Independent Fostering Agency (IFA)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Fostering Panel Chair to lead our Independent Fostering Agency’s fostering panel. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing the assessment and approval of foster carers, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and promoting best practices within the organisation.

This is a vital leadership position requiring strong relationship management skills, excellent organisational expertise, and a commitment to safeguarding vulnerable children and young people.

The Panel Chair will provide independent leadership of the fostering panel and ensure high-quality, child-focused decision-making in line with the Fostering Services Regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Chair fostering panel meetings, ensuring discussions are balanced, fair, transparent, and focused on the best interests of children.
Oversee and scrutinise Form F assessments, foster carer reviews, and other panel submissions, ensuring evidence-based recommendations are made to the Agency Decision Maker.
Ensure all panel activities adhere to statutory regulations, organisational policies, safeguarding standards, and fostering best practice guidance.
Facilitate effective communication between panel members, social workers, and external agencies to promote collaborative working and professional discussion.
Provide professional guidance on complex cases and support panel members in their decision-making responsibilities.
Identify themes, trends, and areas for improvement arising from panel activity and contribute to service development.
Lead on the production of the Annual Fostering Panel Report, analysing panel activity, outcomes, and areas for quality improvement.
Maintain accurate records of panel proceedings and decisions in line with GDPR and data protection requirements.
Promote a culture of continuous learning and development amongst panel members and contribute to panel effectiveness reviews.
Ensure safeguarding concerns are appropriately addressed and escalated where necessary.

Experience & Requirements

Essential:

Significant experience within fostering, children’s social care, or safeguarding services.
Strong knowledge of fostering legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
Proven experience chairing complex professional meetings or panels.
Excellent analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage sensitive discussions confidently, fairly, and independently.
Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
Commitment to promoting positive outcomes for children and young people.

Desirable:

Previous experience as a Fostering Panel Chair or Panel Vice Chair.
Knowledge and understanding of Ofsted frameworks and inspection requirements.
Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
Experience within an Independent Fostering Agency setting.

What We Offer

Flexible working arrangements.
Competitive sessional fee/rate.
Opportunity to contribute to high-quality fostering practice within a supportive Independent Fostering Agency.
Professional and collaborative working environment.
Meaningful opportunity to positively impact the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

Please submit your CV along with a brief supporting statement outlining your suitability and relevant experience for the role.

Pay: From £400.00 per day

Application question(s):

1. Do you have experience working within fostering, children’s social care, or safeguarding services?

2. Do you have knowledge of the Fostering Services Regulations and National Minimum Standards?

Work Location: In person

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independent foster panel member jobs in england

Fostering Panel Chair - Independent Fostering Agency

Independent Panel Member (Social Worker)

R2R103778 - Fostering & Adoption Panel Advisor - Permanent

Freelance Supervising Social Workers for Assessments

Assistant Director - Consumer Protection Enforcement

Renewable Energy Trader

Senior Customer Marketing & Planning Manager (10-month FTC)

Shared Lives Carers/Supported Lodgings Hosts

Quality Operations Lead

Career Development Fellow in French & Francophone Studies

Supervising Social Worker (BAHons)

Educational Psychologists

Family Law Solicitor (x3)

Supervising Social Worker

Children Law Solicitors – Manchester

Senior Product Marketing Manager - Stealth Product (12 months Fixed Term Contract – Convertible)

Children Law Solicitor Director – City of London

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Ergonomics and Human Factors

Programme Manager, Grade 7, FTC, Liverpool, London or Newport

Career Development Fellowships in Public Law

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