Foster Care Matters fostering agency was launched in 2024 with a therapeutic emphasis which is being set up as part of the Adoption Matters family. We will assess, train, approve and support foster families and the children placed with them in conjunction with our Centre for Fostering and Adoption Support (CFAS).
Adoption Matters is a registered children’s charity and one of the largest voluntary adoption agencies (VAAs) in the UK.
We recruit, train and support individuals and families as adopters and offer them ongoing support and training for as long as they need it. We also provide support to birth families and adopted adults. Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ since 2008, the ONLY adoption service in the North of England rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted 5 times in a row.
Volunteer Fostering Panel Members – required for in person panel meetings
We are looking for voluntary panel members for the central list of our brand-new fostering service, Foster Care Matters. You will need either personal or professional experience of foster care, residential care or adoption.
If you have experience as a panel member that is great, but not essential. This is a voluntary role but travel expenses will be provided. Please see below role description for more details.
To apply please download and complete our Panel Member Application Form and Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form before returning them via email or post to:
Post:FAO HR Department, Adoption Matters, 14 Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1AE.
Early application is encouraged as we review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
If you require any more information please contact our HR team on Tel: 01244 390 938
Location:Chester
Closing date: 01 January 2026
Interviews: TBC
More about us
Adoption Matters is a children’s charity and one of the largest Voluntary Adoption Agencies in the UK. Rated Oftsed 'Outstanding' since 2008.
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