? Part-Time Fostering Panel Advisor - Kingston & Richmond ?
? Location: Kingston & Richmond (Hybrid)
? Hours: 28.8 hours per week
? Rate: Competitive
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated Fostering Panel Advisor (PA) to act as the agency panel adviser and support the Agency Decision-Making process. This role is crucial in ensuring high-quality assessments and decisions regarding foster carers, in line with Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards.
Key Responsibilities:
? Quality assurance of panel reports, ensuring compliance with fostering regulations.
? Provide expert advice and guidance to panel members, social workers, and agency decision-makers.
? Develop robust quality assurance mechanisms, independent of team management.
? Oversee and ensure safer recruitment of panel members, maintaining compliance with required checks and training.
? Ensure efficient panel meetings, liaising with administrators for functionality and compliance.
? Attend management-level meetings and contribute to IFA board discussions.
? Collaborate on annual panel reports, identifying themes, concerns, and areas for improvement.
? Support and prepare for Ofsted inspections and assurance visits.
? Provide training to fostering services and social work teams to enhance panel processes.
Requirements:
? Experience in fostering services with a strong understanding of fostering regulations.
? Proven ability to quality assure assessments and reports.
? Strong communication and leadership skills, ensuring best practices across services.
? Experience in liaising with panel chairs, decision-makers, and regulatory bodies.
? Ability to manage compliance, audits, and quality assurance frameworks.
? Experience in preparing for and contributing to Ofsted inspections.
Why Join Us?
? Hybrid Working - Flexible working arrangements available.
? Career Growth - Opportunities to lead quality assurance improvements.
? Training & Development - Access to relevant training for professional growth.
? Supportive Team - Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment.
? Interested? Apply now or contact us for more details!
? Email:
? Phone: 02030471476
? Apply Today! ?
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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