Fostering Panel Advisor

Job Overview

Grade and Pay

Grade J scp 35: £22,447 to scp 39: £24,455 with essential car user allowance up to £963 per annum.

Contract and Work Hours

Permanent. 18 hours per week, 2.5 days.

Essential Requirements

Enhanced DBS, professional social work qualification registered with Social Work England, full driving licence.

Contact

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Additional Information

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a professional fostering panel advisor with strong background in fostering, passionate about achieving positive outcomes for children and foster families.

The successful candidate will provide high‑quality advice on fostering regulations, policy and practice, ensuring all panel business is conducted in line with statutory requirements and practice standards.

They will prepare clear panel documentation, guide panel members and contribute to quality assurance processes, working closely with social work staff, panel members and senior leaders to promote safe, child‑focused decision‑making.

We retain our overall GOOD grading from Ofsted for our ILACS. We aim to give children and young people the best possible start in life.

We are seeking an experienced and professional fostering panel advisor.

Requirements: experienced competent social worker, registered with Social Work England, professional social work qualification, enhanced DBS, full driving licence, ability to communicate and organise, collaborative approach, confident, supportive decision‑making.

Generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, pension scheme, employee wellbeing and support services, discounts, exclusive gym membership, salary sacrifice schemes.

We support continuous service in Greater Manchester local authorities and other public sector organisations.

Our employment includes DBS clearance. The post is a customer‑facing role requiring specified level of spoken English. Occupational health and safety measures apply. The role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, and records are handled confidentially.

Please apply with CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements.

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