Five Rivers Child Care is a Social Enterprise committed to transforming children’s and young people’s lives by reinvesting their surplus in children’s futures. We are recruiting Independent Panel Members to advise on Foster Carers for our Southwest Service. You will be required to sit on the Panel and take responsibility, in collaboration with the other panel members, for making recommendations about applicants’ suitability to foster and foster carers ongoing approval, drawing on both personal and professional knowledge and experience. You must consider and advise on policy and procedural matters to address diversity issues and promote anti-discriminatory practice. We seek someone who will always think of the child, ensuring they are at the forefront of all decisions. Must be able to work as a team member to achieve the best outcomes for the children. Experience of working in the fostering sector and with children/young people would be an advantage but optional. No formal social work qualifications are necessary but understanding and empathy for the work required are essential. If you are interested in these posts and have the necessary skills and experience, please do not hesitate to apply by completing our online application form. As a Panel Chair, you will receive £325 per panel For more information, please contact [email protected] Five Rivers Child Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.