Foster4 Panel Advisor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Foster4 Regional Fostering Recruitment Hub seeks a Panel Advisor; current fostering staff in the nine Foster4 councils are eligible. The role provides independent, expert advice to the Fostering Panel and Agency Decision Maker on legislation, standards and practice.

It is a part-time post (18.5 hours) with hybrid office/home working. DBS clearance and the right to work in the UK are required before employment.

Qualifications

• Be able to converse at ease with customers and advise in accurate spoken English.
• Passion for quality assurance, service improvement and fostering practice.
• Experience as an experienced social work professional.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent, expert advice to the Fostering Panel and Agency Decision Maker.
• Advise on fostering legislation, regulations, National Minimum Standards and best practice.
• Support high standards across the fostering service and promote continuous improvement.
• Ensure children and foster carers receive effective, safe and compliant services.
• Work closely with fostering managers, social workers, panel members, senior leaders and partner agencies.
• Help shape service development and influence practice standards.

Skills

Communication skills

English language proficiency

Quality assurance focus

Education

Qualified social worker

Job description

A Panel Advisor post in the Foster4 Regional Fostering Recruitment Hub, open only to current fostering staff in the nine Foster4 councils. It gives independent, expert advice to the Fostering Panel and Agency Decision Maker on fostering legislation, national minimum standards and practice, supporting quality assurance and service improvement. The role is part-time at 18.5 hours, hybrid between office and home. Sponsorship is not available, so the right to work in the UK must already be held.

What the job involves

• Provide independent, expert advice to the Fostering Panel and Agency Decision Maker
• Advise on fostering legislation, regulations, National Minimum Standards and best practice
• Support high standards across the fostering service and promote continuous improvement
• Ensure children and foster carers receive effective, safe and compliant services
• Work closely with fostering managers, social workers, panel members, senior leaders and partner agencies
• Help shape service development and influence practice standards

Experience

• Experience as an experienced social work professional

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to converse at ease with customers and advise in accurate spoken English
• Passion for quality assurance, service improvement and fostering practice

Checks & eligibility

• DBS clearance
• Right to work in the UK, evidenced before employment starts

Other

• Current fostering service staff in one of the nine Foster4 local authorities