Job description

An Essex based authority are looking for a Permanancy Team Manager and panel advisor on a Permanent basis.

The post-holder will be responsible for the line management of all connected carers assessments, Special Guardianship assessments and initial viability assessments. They will hold the permanence lead function and panel advisor role for fostering, which requires partnership work across children's services.

The key responsibilities are for management and coordination of the Permanency and Fostering panel, including management, training, development and quality assurance of fostering panel chair and panel members.

What you will receive:

Up to £56,000 per annum
LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)
32 days leave
Time off, paid, for volunteering and for training

You will have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with SWE, plus 2+ years managerial/performance management/quality assurance experience as well as knowledge of legislation and fostering regulations.

Please contact Tom McKenna at Charles Hunter Associates on 07587 031100 or email tmckenna@charecruitment.com for more information or to apply

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