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Doncaster Children’s Services is seeking an experienced and motivated Fostering Panel Manager to lead and manage our Fostering Panel service. This is a key role, ensuring high standards of decision‑making, governance, and quality assurance in line with fostering regulations and best practice. 

As Fostering Panel Manager, you will be responsible for the effective operation and development of the Fostering Panel, ensuring robust, timely, and child‑focused recommendations. You will work closely with senior leaders, panel members, agency decision‑makers, and operational teams to support the recruitment, assessment, approval, review, and retention of foster carers.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategy, champion quality, and ensure the best possible outcomes for children and young people in Doncaster. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the efficient and compliant operation of the Fostering Panel
• Ensure panel recommendations meet statutory requirements, regulations, and guidance
• Recruit, develop, and support panel members, including chairs and professional advisors
• Provide advice on fostering legislation, policy, and best practice
• Lead quality assurance, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement
• Build effective working relationships with internal teams and external partners 

You will be a confident and experienced with:

• A recognised social work qualification and current Social Work England registration
• Significant experience within fostering services and/or fostering panels
• Strong leadership, organisational, and decision‑making skills
• A sound understanding of fostering legislation, standards, and safeguarding requirements
• The ability to influence practice and drive service improvement 

The post will be based at Civic Office, Doncaster.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book. 

Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.  

If you would like further information about the role, please contact Service Manager Fostering & Kinship, Sarah Simms on 01302 737789 

Interviews will take place Friday 15^th May

Company: City Of Doncaster Council

Salary: Grade 10 - £48,227 - £52,414 (Pay award pending)

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Sector: Health and Social Care

Sector: Health

Sector: Adoption & Fostering

Job Role: Manager