Fostering Panel Support Officer

Come and join us at an exciting time and be part of the Professional Support Service's journey. We are a team that works with colleagues at all levels across Children and Education Services to contribute to positive outcomes for some of the most vulnerable Children and Families across the City. This role is based within the Fostering Service and will support Fostering Panels. This will include; ensuring a smooth and efficient process in preparation for, during and after the Fostering Panel, producing comprehensive electronic minutes from Panel in accordance with the Fostering Regulations and ensuring a positive and professional experience for prospective Foster Carers. You will work closely with the Panel Chair and members and liaise with Social Workers to complete any required after Panel work, such as distributing outcomes and recording those on case management systems. You will be required to support improvement and Ofsted priorities in Children's Services and continue to work towards making a difference in improving the lives of Children, Families and Young People. If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Nicola.howe@coventry.gov.uk All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

• Has strong minute taking skills
• Is a self-starter
• Has a flexible can-do approach
• Thrives in a busy environment, with an ability to multitask to meet conflicting deadlines
• Can problem-solve and use their own initiative
• Has great attention to detail, along with excellent communication skills
  
  In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.
Our Values are:
• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.
We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias. Join us at Coventry City Council on our remarkable journey to shape a brighter future for the city's children, young people and families! As an 'Oustanding' Local Authority, we strive for excellence and place children and young people at the heart of our practice. We're seeking individuals who are enthusiastic, flexible, and eager to develop their skills. In our Professional Support Service, you'll play a vital role, supporting Children's Services on an administrative basis, you'll contribute significantly to Children's Services, ensuring positive outcomes for vulnerable children and families. Join our passionate and dedicated team, and together, let's make a meaningful impact on the lives of Coventry's children!, Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change. We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things. To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities. If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:
• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition