Vacancy Details

Description

Directorate: Children and Family Services

Section: Children's Social Care

Grade: Level 12

Actual Salary: £21,846.50 - £23,365.50

 

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants 

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our fostering service for a Fostering Panel Advisor.

 

As a panel advisor, you will be involved in running a weekly fostering panels, providing expert advice and guidance to the panel chair and members about the fostering regulations and National Minimum Standards. You will also provide expert advice to social workers attending panel and monitor the timeliness and quality of reports being presented. 

 

As panel advisor you will :-

 

• Provide professional fostering expertise and advice to social workers, managers anddecision makers in matters relating to fostering 
• Quality assure and oversee the collation andpresentation ofreports and paperwork to panel chairs , panelmembers and the agencydecision makers 
• Ensure panel procedures and processes meet the legislative and nationalminimum standards and are updated as required 
• Work with the panel coordinator to set thetimetable for cases and agree the agenda for the panel; arrange for members from the centrallist to be invited to panel meetings so that each panel can discharge the business on the agendaeffectively; ensure that panel complies with the statutory requirements in terms of composition and quorum. 

 

This is a great career opportunity for an experienced fostering practitioner with a good understanding of, and background in children’s social care and fostering practice. 

 

You will hold children at the centre of your practice and support the processand practice of the agency fostering panel to achieve positive outcomes for children. We are looking for someone wanting to make a difference, working with skilled, knowledgeable,passionate, and responsive colleagues within children’s social care and partner agencies. 

 

You will hold current Social Work England registration.

 

Stoke-on-Trent is a city on the up – we’ve been confirmed as the best area in the country for economic growth, we’ve been named as one of the most cultural places to live by the Sunday Times and we’re one ofthe greenest cities in the country with acres of green open spaces and parks.

 

Of course, we do face challenges as a city – and we are very open about these.  We are on an improvement journey and we face tough challenges but with that comes the opportunity for you to make a real difference and with it, a huge sense of accomplishment.

 

Children are our number one priority and we want every child to thrive and be the best they can be, reaching their full potential.  We also want Stoke-on-Trent to be the best place to be a social worker, where you are able to focus on working with children and families to deliver positive outcomes. 

 

There is a strong sense of togetherness here and Stoke has undoubtedly the friendliest people in the UK.

 

We are investing in learning and development through the creation of our new Children's Service Learning and Professional Development Academy to ensure that you have access to high quality learning, development opportunities and support, whatever stage of your career you are at.  

 

If you’re looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, one where you’ll be supported every step of the way, Stoke-on-Trent City Council could be the place for you.  

 

 

Amongst the benefits we offer are:

 

·       Up to 40 days holiday (including 8 days bank holidays)

·       Option to buy extra annual leave

·       Flexible working hours

·       Hybrid working

·       Relocation allowance to £8,000 subject to policy

·       manageable caseloads

·       High quality reflective supervision

 

To be considered for a position you must have a degree in Social Work or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.

 

 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment.  This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  

 

 

 

Additional Information

Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. Wecelebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.

 

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority.  If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

 

To Apply

Please create / log into your account and then click 'apply'.  If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email recruitment@stoke.gov.uk or call us on 01782 238189.

 

In order to apply for this vacancy, you must be able to supply the required answers to the following questions: