Fostering Panel Chair/Vice Chair Position

1 month ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and skilled individual to join our team as an Independent Fostering Panel Chair or Vice Chair. As a key member of our panel, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and safety of children in foster care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Chair panel meetings, ensuring that all items of business are covered and that the panel operates in accordance with regulations and policies.
  • Prepare for panel meetings, reading panel papers carefully, identifying key issues, and alerting the agency adviser as necessary.
  • Attend quarterly quality assurance meetings with the management team.
  • Offer and participate in consultation regarding service delivery and the development of the agency.
  • Maintain confidentiality and panel documents and panel discussions.
  • Maintain oversight of panel items with a view to ensuring high standards of practice and adherence to regulatory timescales.
  • In conjunction with the Agency Panel advisor, conduct Panel members annual appraisals.
What We Offer
  • Full induction and training.
  • Annual appraisal of Independent Panel Chair and Vice Panel Chair.
  • Panel Chair: £350 per day, inclusive of reading time.
  • Panel Vice Chair: £300 per day, inclusive of reading time.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, cost of which will be met by FCA.



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