FFP Member, Team Fostering are recruiting for an Independent Panel Chair (North East)

Location: North Shields, Tyne & Wear 
Salary: £451.24 per panel plus expenses (based on an average half day panel)
Responsible to: Assistant Director
Hours: Variable Monthly (depending on Panel Business)

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Base: Unit 6, Hedley Court, Orion Business Park, North Shields, Tyne & Wear NE29 7ST

Team Fostering is an ethical not for profit fostering agency with a strong reputation and proven track record for providing high quality, value for money fostering placements for looked after children. We pride ourselves on our values and we expect our staff to commit to and demonstrate these values in their everyday work.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Team Fostering to appoint an Independent Chair for the North East Regional Fostering Panel.

As an Independent Chair you will be responsible for contributing to the provision of a first class fostering service for children through the effective chairing of Fostering Panel meetings. Drawing on any relevant knowledge, experience and skills you will be required to ensure that all items of business are covered and that the monthly panel operates efficiently in accordance with fostering regulations and the policies and procedures of the agency.

A sound knowledge of fostering and the regulatory framework and standards surrounding it as well as evidence of a commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children are desirable qualities we are seeking for this post.

You will also be required to contribute to the continuous development of the agency through working effectively with the Agency Panel Adviser, the Agency Decision Maker and other Senior Managers.

At Team Fostering we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace.  A culture of equality where ideas are shared is the cornerstone of our business to ensure that the impact on children’s futures is vast.   It is very important to us that our panel members are from different backgrounds to help us ensure we are making the right decisions for the children and young people in our care.    Team Fostering strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented within the agency.

A formal induction programme is provided for the successful candidate as a requirement of this post.

For an informal discussion please contact Karl Marsden, Assistant Director on 07904 860595 or by email on [email protected]

To apply, please complete an Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form and return to [email protected] no later than 9am on Friday 25th August.

Full details and application documents here