Member Job Opportunity: Team Fostering - Independent Panel Chair (Yorkshire and Humber Region)

Base:  Unit 3 & 4 Shepcote Office Village Shepcote Lane Sheffield S9 1TG
Hours: Variable Monthly (depending on Panel Business)
Responsible to: Assistant Director
Pay:  £401.53 per panel plus expenses

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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 Yorkshire and Humber 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 all essential 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.

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

For an informal discussion please contact Sandra Kennedy, Assistant Director on 07717 762125 or by email on [email protected]

To apply, please complete an Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form (available below) and return to [email protected] no later than 9am on Monday 28 June. 

Please note Team Fostering does not accept CV’s.

Full details and application documents here