Fostering Panel Advisor

Our Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) was created in August 2018 and the Kingston and Richmond Branch was inspected in June 2023 and achieved a “Good” rating in all areas.  The Windsor and Maidenhead branch of the IFA was inspected and approved as a branch in June 2020 with a “Good” rating.Join our dynamic fostering team as a panel advisor! We have an ever expanding service that offers support and guidance to foster carers to ensure a thriving and caring environment for our children.The fostering service has recently become an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) split into two branches but with a number of centralised functions. Operational Area 1 is based in Kingston and Operational Area 2 is based in Maidenhead. The main office base for this role will be at the Guildhall, Kingston. This role will be responsible to the Head of Fostering Service. The IFA is expanding as a service, growing in fostering households, services and functionality. As we are an IFA with two branches we are Ofsted inspected separately within the branches, we also engage in the iLAC’s for the 3 owning councils; London Borough Richmond, Royal Borough of Kingston and Royal Borough of Windsor Maidenhead.We are currently looking for an experienced social worker with a background in fostering and ideally strong knowledge on fostering panel practices.You will be able to support the permanency of children in care and empower the foster carer offer.Please note the salary advertised is full time equivalent however will be pro rata.