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Vacancies for various Fostering Panel Positions
We are currently seeking self-employed, independent individuals to recruit to various positions to join our fostering panel which sits monthly on Saturdays for a half or a full day. The panel meetings are held at our City Centre Office in Leicester.
New Job Advertisement 24 Feb 2024
Acorn Fostering Services is an Independent Fostering Agency based in Leicester and operating across Midlands and north of England.
We are looking for a Supervising Social Worker with experience of working in fostering to join our team in Leicester.
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: £25,999 per annum pro rata to £35,999 per annum pro rata depending upon the experience.
You will be involved in Supervising, training, recruiting and supporting foster carers and promoting the welfare of children placed with us.
You must be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England and have a valid driving licence and access to a car for travel. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance.
For further information contact Julie Bailey, Deputy Manager on 0116 251 3550 or email info@acornfostering.com.
Completed application form must be emailed to pgohil@acornfostering.com or posted to: Acorn Fostering Services, 80 Burleys Way, Leicester, LE1 3BD
Closing date: Sunday, 13 August 2023
Interviews to be held: week commencing 14 August 2023
Registered Fostering Manager
Full time: 37 hours per week (you will be expected to work evenings and weekends as and when required by the business)
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Acorn Fostering Services is looking to recruit a Fostering Manager to effectively manage and develop all services run by the agency in line with the regulations, business objectives and processes, to ensure all services meet the expectations of commissioners, customers and regulatory bodies.
The postholder will also be expected to pursue new business opportunities where appropriate, market those opportunities and contribute to the development of the overall business.
Key aspects of your role will include:
You will be / have:
Closing date for receiving completed application form is : 8th December 2023
Completed applications must be emailed to ksrivastava@acornfostering.com by the deadline.
Interviews in week commencing: 11 December 2023Independent Form F Assessors required
Acorn Fostering Services Ltd is an independent fostering agency operating mainly in the Midland region. We are seeking experienced Independent Form F assessors to undertake Form F assessments for prospective carers all areas of the Midlands and surrounding Counties.
As a qualified and registered social worker, you will have proven experience of carrying out assessments of potential foster carers. A good knowledge of fostering regulations, child care law and safeguarding issues is essential. You will have excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to high quality practice.
Please download, Application Form & Job Description from the link below. The successful candidates will be required to provide at least two positive professional references and an enhanced DBS.
For further information on this role, please contact: Julie Bailey, Deputy Manager on 0116 2513550.
For application form related enquiries, please contact Ms Prina Gohil on pgohil@acornfostering.com or ring on 0116 251350
Acorn Fostering Services Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Completed application Form must be emailed to pgohil@acornfostering.com or
Posted to: Acorn Fostering Services, Acorn Conference Centre, 78-80 Burleys Way, Leicester, LE1 3BD
Guidance for various positions For Fostering Panel
- Due to the under-representation of male members on our panels, we are particularly interested in applications for male members.
- Panel members will only be recruited within reasonable travelling distance and preferably from within the local community. However, we do conduct most of our panel via Microsoft teams and you must be able to facilitates that.
- Induction training is provided for all Panel Members and further training is arranged at least annually. Candidates would need to commit to attendance at Panels as agreed with the Agency.
- For an informal discussion about the role please telephone Lionel Boyce, Fostering Manager on 0116 251 3550 or email lboyce@acornfostering.com
- These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service in addition to other checks such as references, ID checks and right to work check.
- To apply please download the job description and application form.
- Completed forms must be returned to pgohil@acornfostering.com. Alternatively, you can ring on 0116 251 3550 to ask for an application pack. Opening times are 9am to 5:30pm Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 5pm on Friday.
Independent Form F Assessors required
Acorn Fostering Services Ltd is an independent fostering agency operating mainly in the Midland region. We are seeking experienced Independent Form F assessors to undertake Form F assessments for prospective carers all areas of the Midlands and surrounding Counties.
As a qualified and Social England registered social worker, you will have proven experience of carrying out assessments of potential foster carers. A good knowledge of fostering regulations, child care law and safeguarding issues is essential. You will have excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills and a commitment to high-quality practice.
Please download Application Form & Job Description from the link below.
The successful candidates will be required to provide at least two positive professional references and an enhanced DBS.
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Schedule
- Monday 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Tuesday 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Thursday 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Saturday 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
- Sunday 08:00 AM - 10:30 AM