Job Title: Agency Decision Maker
Location: Homebased – Remote with travel
Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Car Allowance: £3,000
*National Fostering Group are proud to offer a 4 day working week after you pass probation and based on performance. This means working 80% of the hours for 100% pay!*
We build teams that feel inspired to change the world – teams that crackle with energy, that experience the thrill of transforming people’s lives every day.
Our Agency Decision Maker's make sure we achieve the highest standards in all our work and that our ambitions are recognised by our regulatory bodies.
To be successful in this role you will need:
Extensive experience working as a social worker
A good understanding of fostering and the ability to work collaboratively with operational teams and Panels
A sound knowledge of fostering legislation across the UK
Firm understanding of regulations and National Minimum Standards and best practice to enable you to be an Agency Decision Maker
Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines
Experience using databases such as CHARMS
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Excellent and confident communication skills
About the Role
As ADM you will report to the Senior ADM Manager supporting the wider Quality and Compliance Team to ensure the highest quality service for our carers, young people and children, whilst putting a focus on the security and safety for all stakeholders.
Your duties will involve:
Agency Decision Making for specific Fostering Agencies
Undertaking Panel Chair appraisals, managing stage 3 complaint panels and collating and analysing safeguarding information
Work closely with the Fostering Audit leads ensuring all decisions are in the best interest of the children in our foster care
Make sure the principles of quality assurance contribute to the best outcomes for the children’s welfare.
What is in it for you? Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Up to 39 days annual leave each year (25 base entitlement + 1 One moment in time + 8 bank holidays + ability to buy up to 5 extra days)
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer