Fostering Panel Manager

15 hours ago

Manchester, United Kingdom National Fostering Group Full time £45,000
Fostering Panel Manager

Are you a highly experienced Social Worker with a passion for fostering?

We are seeking a Fostering Panel Manager to lead and oversee the smooth, compliant operation of our fostering panels. As part of the National Fostering Group, you will be integral in ensuring our panels consistently meet legal, regulatory, and internal standards, contributing directly to the recruitment, assessment, and approval of foster carers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage fostering panels across the Group, ensuring they operate within the required legal and regulatory frameworks.

• Implement quality initiatives and promote collaborative work across all stakeholders.

• Ensure the fostering panels contribute meaningfully to carer recruitment, assessment, and approval.

Requirements:

• A strong understanding of fostering regulations, especially those relating to fostering panels and assessments.

• Hands-on experience with chairing fostering panels, conducting Form F assessments, and working closely with foster carers, children, and their families.

Benefits:

• The option for a 4-day working week, based on performance after probation.

• Up to 39 days of annual leave** (25 days base + 1 "One Moment in Time" day + 8 bank holidays, with the ability to purchase an additional 5 days).

• Comprehensive Pension Scheme, with opportunities to increase contributions.

• Wellbeing support through "Your Wellbeing Matters" program, including mental health services and physical health checks.

• Access to our Vista Flexible Benefits Platform, offering:
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits. e.g x 6 (annual salary death, Critical illness cover)
• Discounts at 100s of retailers both in the UK and abroad.
• Cycle to Work scheme

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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