Fostering Panel Advisor

2 days ago

Croydon, United Kingdom Croydon Council Full time

**Fostering Panel Advisor - Family & Friends - Children Services - Croydon Council**

**Salary**: Grade 16 £57,201 - £59,328

Permanent - 36 hours per week

Hybrid working

**Job Purpose**

To act as agency panel advisor to the Fostering Panel and support Agency Decision Making Process, quality assure reports presented to panels as well as non-panel annual reviews. To provide communication and liaison between panels and the Service and to brief the Service Manager and Agency Decision Maker on Panel matters. To 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. To manage the panel administrator and ensure that the fostering panels are appropriately administered. To assist the agency, in consultation with the panel’s chairperson(s), in the appointment, termination and review of members of the fostering panels. We are looking for an experienced and Social Work qualified professional with a current SWE registration, that is able to demonstrate their knowledge and experience of working with fostering panel.

**Essential Requirements**

Social Work England Registration.

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.

Demonstrable working knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, standards and procedures.
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.

**Benefits**
You will be valued for your skills and expertise, supported by the team of experienced professionals, as well as the management at Croydon Council, one of the largest employers in the borough. We also 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

Management development programmes

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

Closing date: 23rd October 2024 at 23:59

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