Independent Adoption and Fostering Panel Chair

Independent Adoption and Fostering Panel Chair

Role : Our adoption and fostering panel is a virtual panel and held on the second Tuesday of the month. There are two vice chairs who are able to step in when required.

Attendance at 1 virtual or in person training sessions per year will be required which will be paid. Diagrama also offers an induction programme and access to relevant online training required to undertake the role. Panel Chairs are also involved in annual appraisals, recruitment and attend two annual Panel Management Meetings.

Salary :£350 (1/2 day) £450 (full day)

Diagrama is a charity, providing an adoption and fostering service. Further information is available on our website : www.diagramafoundation.org.uk

Diagrama panel has an oversight of recruitment and assessment of prospective adopters and foster carers. Panel members together make recommendations on the suitability of applicants and the ongoing approval of our foster carers and early permanence carers

We are seeking to appoint to the role of Independent Panel Chair, seeking applicants who are experienced in adoption and fostering and have experience in the operation of panels and in chairing meetings. Applicants can be from a range of disciplines, such as medical/health background, education or registered Social Workers.

Applicants should have relevant knowledge of the diverse needs of children who are Looked After and adopted and should be passionate about making a difference to the lived experience of children.

If you would like to learn more about our charity or have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Liselle Harold, Panel Advisor, on 07760376363 or email Liselle.harold@diagrama.org.uk

To apply for this role, please visit our website https://www.diagramafoundation.org.uk/recruitment to complete an application form.
Closing date for applications: 18th October 2024 at 5pm.

Diagrama is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Anyone joining our team is subject to Diagrama’s Safer Recruitment pre-appointment enquiries. These include the provision of documentation of the right to work in the UK, Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Standard check, overseas police check where applicable and references covering a minimum 5 year period. All opportunities are based in the UK. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £450.00 per day

Benefits:
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Work from home

Experience:
• social work: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Remote