Fostering Panel Chair

As an experienced leader with sound judgement and a passion for making a difference, this is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of children in care by upholding the highest standards in fostering practice. As Foster Panel Chair, you will lead critical discussions, guide robust decision-making, and help secure safe, supportive futures for vulnerable children.

In this role, you will chair fostering panel meetings, ensuring that all cases are considered rigorously, fairly, and in line with fostering regulations, statutory guidance, and council policies. You will play a key role in maintaining high safeguarding standards, promoting quality care, and ensuring all decisions are evidence-based and centred on the needs of children., Note: Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas.

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Walsall Council's Children's Services are the only Ofsted 'Outstanding' local authority in the Black Country. During a visit in May 2025, Inspectors described Walsall Council as a place where children were at the heart of. The council's journey of continuous improvement started in 2017 and has since transformed into a service with a clear vision, clear priorities and a clear plan, all informed by the views of our staff and children. Staff are at the core of delivering great outcomes for children and young people in Walsall, which is underpinned by our Walsall Right 4 Children vision. The latest Ofsted inspection demonstrated that staff in children's services are proud to work for Walsall Council and feel supported to do great work.