Fostering Independent Reviewing Officer L4Z2
Camden Council
Role
Who You Are
You are an independent and analytical professional with a strong understanding of fostering standards and social care legislation. You are committed to supporting foster carers and improving fostering practices to ensure high-quality care for children.
What the Job Involves
The role involves monitoring and reviewing the quality and effectiveness of the care provided by Camden’s foster carers. This includes chairing independent annual and ad hoc fostering review meetings. You will collaborate with the fostering team to identify strengths and gaps in the foster care assessment process and the support offered to carers. Additionally, you will constructively challenge practices that are not delivering good outcomes to provide the fostering service with an independent view for improvement.
Skills
- Strong understanding of fostering standards
- Knowledge of social care legislation
- Analytical and independent thinking
- Ability to constructively challenge and improve practices
- Excellent communication and collaborative skills