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Fostering Independent Reviewing Officer
Location: Faversham.
The post holder will undertake annual foster carer reviews virtually by MS Teams for the Thames Valley, East London, and Croydon carers also.
Purpose of the role
The role involves planning, preparing, and chairing annual foster carer reviews, and quality assuring the practice, supervision, and support of Heath Farm Foster Carers.
Heath Farm recruits foster carers for children in local authority care and supports their development. We recruit independent workers as reviewing officers and fostering panel members to ensure quality assurance by persons not employed by the agency. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all employees to undertake appropriate checks.
Qualifications, skills, and experience required:
* A recognised social work qualification and substantial post-qualification experience in fostering or children’s services.
* Valid registration with Social Work England.
* A current DBS check specific to the role.
* Good knowledge of child care and fostering legislation, regulations, guidance, and standards.
* Ability to work independently to ensure foster carers meet NMS requirements.
* Flexibility to respond to the demands of the role, prioritise, and meet deadlines.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to analyse a wide range of information.
* Ability to work independently and produce review reports in a timely manner.
Note: You will need reliable transport for travel to foster carer homes to conduct reviews. We offer a competitive fee and mileage allowance.
This is a Self-Employed role.
Whether working in a city or rural setting, you'll be part of a dynamic team aiming high and helping individuals achieve their personal goals.
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