Job Description
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
Bath and North East Somerset Foster Care are looking to appoint Independent Fostering Panel Members to its Fostering Panel and its Fostering Families Panel. Both panels currently consider cases in relation to the approval of fostering and fostering families’ applicants and the review of the approval of existing carers.
You will participate on the recommendation on each case drawing on both personal and professional knowledge and experience. To participate with other members in considering policy and procedural matters, to address diversity issues and promote anti-discriminatory practice and to sit on Panel to make recommendations about the suitability to foster of applicants and existing carers.
We are looking for someone who will always be thinking of the child, ensuring they are at the forefront of all decisions. Members of the panel must be able to work as a team member to achieve best outcomes for the children. Experience of working in the fostering sector and/or children/young people would be an advantage but not necessary, as would knowledge of and empathy for the role of Children’s Social Care.
The panel is held 1-3 times per month. Currently the panels are usually held on the first Thursday of each month, with additional panels held on other Thursdays if required. The panel convenes at 08:30 and the work is generally concluded by 17:00. Panels are held on Microsoft Teams. Twice per year we provide full day panel training, in person, in Keynsham.
The Fostering Panel Members are classified as Casual Workers. Their pay will be subject to tax, national insurance and pension where applicable. Panel members will be paid £150 per panel, regardless of the duration or complexity of panel.
The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS application or be on the update service. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.
We particularly welcome applications form Social Workers.
Your main place of work will be the award-winning, modern Civic Centre in Keynsham, halfway between Bath and Bristol, easily accessible via car or public transport, with a train station 5 minutes’ walk away.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Marie Davis, Senior Practitioner on 01225 395341 or email marie_davis@bathnes.gov.uk
Interview date: TBC
No agencies please.
About Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
Please note the Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register. This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role, they will be interviewed before any shortlisting or interviewing of external candidates.