Fostering Reviewing Officers

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced practitioner to become part of our practice improvement work within the Integrated Safeguarding Unit of Leeds Children’s Services.  

Do you know what it takes to be an outstanding foster carer? Could you play a part in the continuous development and improvement of foster care for Leeds children?

The role of the Fostering Reviewing Officer involves undertaking independent reviews of the Local Authority’s foster carers. As such it requires detailed knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the fostering task.

You will be one of a team of four Fostering Reviewing Officers responsible for reviewing those foster carers approved and registered by Leeds City Council.  This includes carers for children with disabilities accessing short breaks, and kinship carers.  Your reviews will be used to inform Fostering Panel decisions about continued approval of foster carers, their training and support needs.

You must hold a relevant Social Work qualification, be registered with Social Work England and an experienced social work practitioner, committed to partnership work, seeking children’s views, and delivering outstanding corporate parenting

Leeds City Council are committed to promoting and living our values of  
being open, honest and trusted ~ treating people fairly ~ spending money wisely ~ working as a team for Leeds ~ working with communities 

Please contact Janine Craven, Service Delivery Manager on 0113 3785371 janine.craven@leeds.gov.uk or Louise Tatchell, Team Manager louise.tatchell@leeds.gov.uk if you require any further information

To apply, please visit the Leeds City Council jobs site: https://leeds.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/20932?c=leeds

Closing date for applications is Thursday 11th May 2023 at 11:30pm

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
 
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates.
 
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is an Inclusive employer, ranked 70 on the Stonewall top 100 employers 2023 list. We are also an Age friendly employer, a Mindful employer and a Disability Confident leader.

All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.