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About the role and our team
We are seeking a competent and accomplished independent chair for our fostering and adoption panels.
This role is crucial to our success in improving outcomes for looked after children, Manx Care is investing strongly in its fostering provision and have also introduced the Fostering Network Mockingbird Model to promote placement stability for children and their carers.
You will need to have an understanding of the Isle of Man Fostering and Adoption standards and have the ability to ensure that the panel functions within a clear anti-discriminatory framework
Manx Care operates at least 2 panels on the last Thursday and Friday of every month, you will be expected to be available for at least 80% of the panel meetings.
What can this role offer me?
· £550 per full day panel chaired and £275 per half day panel chaired
· Flights and accommodation will be booked in advance by Manx Care
How to find out more and apply
For more information please see the attached job description and person specification, alternatively contact Julie Gibney at Julie.Gibney@gov.im.
Applications for this post will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. You’ll need to upload your latest CV to your application, and we recommend that you also include a cover letter that explains your motivations for applying, and that demonstrates your suitability for this post. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.
Additional information
Please note an enhanced police check is required for this post, which Manx Care will cover the cost of for you. Please note if you have lived for more than 6 months outside of the UK in the last 5 years, you will be required to obtain a Letter of Good Standing from the appropriate authorities in the relevant locations, please read the guidance about how to obtain this letter.
Manx Care is committed to creating smoke-free spaces and is ‘proud to be smoke free’ as part of the overall Isle of Man Smoke Free 2030 ambition. As of April 1st 2021 smoking is no longer permitted on our Manx Care & DHSC sites, including nursing, residential and EMI units around the Island. For support and advice on abstinence from smoking, please contact Quit4You on 642404 or Quit4You@gov.im.
We support flexible working and equality, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and would encourage you to apply.
The Isle of Man Public Service is an equal opportunities employer which supports and promotes flexible working. We understand its benefits in improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing and, in its different forms; it is widespread throughout the Public Service. We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements, including job share partnerships, for our roles (where possible) and if interested you should discuss this with the Hiring Manager.
Find out more about where a career in the Isle of Man Public Service could take you at hr.gov.im/careers.