Team Fostering is a reputable non-profit fostering agency known for providing high-quality care to Children & Young People. We pride ourselves on our values and commitment to our ethical principles in everyday work.
Due to a reorganisation of Team Fostering's panels, we are seeking to appoint to the following role:
Independent Panel Chair .
Panels are held monthly, but due to our successful recruitment campaigns, additional panels may be scheduled as required. Panels are facilitated via Teams but occasionally some face-to-face panels may be required. Candidates applying should possess relevant knowledge regarding the needs of children.
Independent Panel Chair
Panel Fee: Per Panel Chair 500 per session
(this fee includes attending panel training, undertaking annual appraisals of panel members, annual report and 2 meetings per year with Agency Decision Maker and Quality Assurance Director and RI)
We are looking to appoint a competent and accomplished professional who has considerable expertise in chairing complex meetings and the skills to effectively manage and direct the fostering panel.
The post holder will be able to demonstrate expertise and have up to date knowledge of the legislative framework governing fostering. Additionally, the appointed person must possess a thorough understanding of childcare legislation, including relevant and up-to-date national qualitative research. It is important that the successful candidate has effective communication, time-management and summarising skills and can ensure that panel business proceeds effectively and within an equality and anti-discriminatory practice framework. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to diversity and inclusivity among our panel members. Applicants who are successful will be required to complete DBS checks, which will be funded by the Agency. The company is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
For more information and to view the Person Specification for this role visit Team Fostering website https://teamfostering.co.uk/career/independent-panel-chair/
For more information, contact: Sandra Kennedy: Director of Fostering: Tel: 07717762125:
Please note Team Fostering does not accept CV's. Applications must be by submission of Team Fostering's application form which is available from our website to HR@teamfostering.co.uk
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
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.
Closing date: 18th June
Interviews will be held on: 23rd and 24th June.
Please note if you are shortlisted for interview we will contact you via the email you have provided. Please ensure you check your emails including your junk folder regularly.
No agencies please
Job Type: Permanent
Work Location: Hybrid remote in North Shields NE29 7ST
Application deadline: 18/06/2025
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