Fostering Panel Member

4 days ago


Southampton, United Kingdom Southampton City Council Full time

Southampton City Council - Fostering Panel Members

With a keen focus on the recruitment and retention of foster carers and achieving permanence for children, Southampton City Council are seeking to recruit Panel Members who have an interest in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children through placement with foster carers.

The Panel considers the approval of mainstream foster carers, connected carers, annual reviews of foster carers and long-term matching of children to their permanent carers. In addition, the Panel monitors and advises on practice and any matters relating to the fostering regulations.

We are particularly keen to recruit members who are care experienced, experience of being a foster carer, adopter or adults who were part of a family who fostered as well as members who have experience of the health/education sector.

Remuneration: £200 per full day panel inclusive of all preparation and post panel work, £100 per half day.

Southampton City Council - Fostering Panel Vice-Chairs

With a keen focus on achieving permanence for children, Southampton City Council are seeking to recruit two Vice-Chairs for our Fostering Panel.

The panel considers the approval of new carers including connected persons foster carers, extensions to temporarily approved foster carers, three yearly annual reviews of foster carers as well as out of course reviews and long-term placement matches. To manage this volume, the Panel will meet at least twice a month. We are looking to recruit two Vice-Chairs who can work in partnership to ensure this role is always represented.

We are seeking suitably qualified and experienced individuals to provide a consistent service to the Panel and acting as Chair when requested. You will play a vital role in the quality assurance of our service, working closely with our Panel Adviser to ensure the smooth running of the panel process.

You, will, ideally have an understanding of why children need to be looked after as well as experience in chairing meetings. You will be expected to contribute to the annual report and attend business meetings with the Fostering Service.

Remuneration: £250 per full day panel inclusive of all preparation and post panel work, £125 per half day. This fee is higher when acting as Chair.



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