Fostering Panel Advisor

2 weeks ago

Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom London Borough of Croydon Full time
Fostering Panel Advisor

We are seeking an experienced and qualified professional to join our team as a Fostering Panel Advisor. As a key member of our Children's Services team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Fostering Panel and ensuring the well-being of children and families in our care.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as agency panel advisor to the Fostering Panel and support the Agency Decision Making Process
  • Quality assure reports presented to panels and non-panel annual reviews
  • Provide communication and liaison between panels and the Service
  • Brief the Service Manager and Agency Decision Maker on Panel matters
  • Ensure statutory requirements are met under Fostering Regulations 2011, National Minimum Standards March 2011, The Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) Regulations 2010 and Children's Act 2004
  • Manage the panel administrator and ensure that the fostering panels are appropriately administered
  • Assist the agency in the appointment, termination and review of members of the fostering panels
Requirements:
  • Experience of working in a statutory setting with children and making professional judgments that deliver improved outcomes
  • Evidence of building effective relationships with children, families and other professionals
  • Working knowledge of national policy and developments regarding children's social care, and policy areas that impact on children's social care
  • Able to engage and develop effective professional relationships with other professionals and organisations for the benefit of individual children and foster carers
  • Ability to assess children and families/foster carers holistically in relation to their need for support and/or protection from harm
  • Experience of effective analytical reports/assessments and outcomes-focussed action/care plans
What We Offer:
  • Highly competitive compensation package
  • 29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more
  • A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%
  • Continuing Professional Development – genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career
  • Investment into your wellbeing
  • Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes (Cycle Benefit Scheme, GymFlex, Retail Discounts and more)
  • We promote flexible & hybrid working arrangements where possible to support a healthy work-life balance

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check which allows them to work with children.

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