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Salary £500 payment per panel when chairing.£80 (half day) / £150 (full day) payment per panel when not chairing.
Salary £44,253 – £47,665 and Excellent Benefits
Salary salary – £13.71 per hour with annual increase April each year starting April 2027.
Location Rotherham – Borough Wide
Salary Salary: Band D+, Actual Salary £18,969 to 19,888 per annum (FTE Salary £26,429 to £27,710 per annum)
Basis Full time
Job profile for Fostering Panel Vice Chair
Fostering Panel Vice Chair
Riverside House 22/10/2026 Fostering Panel Vice Chair
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary £500 payment per panel when chairing.£80 (half day) / £150 (full day) payment per panel when not chairing. Basis Other Region Rotherham Job category/type Childrens Social Work Date posted 09/10/2026 Job reference REQ24141 Attachments Job Profile.docx Benefits Package.doc
Job description
Directorate: Children & Young People Services
Casual, Zero hours
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Independent Fostering Panel Vice Chair within Rotherham Borough Council’s Children’s Services.
As part of an Outstanding local authority, you will support the effective running of panel and help ensure children receive the best possible outcomes through robust decision‑making.
About the Role
As Vice Chair, you will:
- Support the Chair in leading panel meetings and step in to chair where required
- Contribute to high‑quality, balanced decision‑making
- Help ensure panels operate in line with statutory requirements and best practice
- Support a culture of respectful challenge and inclusive discussion
- Contribute to the development and effectiveness of the panel
- Sit as a regular independent panel member when not required to chair.
Panels take place fortnightly on a Monday and alternate between being held in person and online. You will be on a rota and will not be expected to attend every panel.
The Team
You will be part of a supportive and experienced panel structure within a service committed to maintaining Outstanding standards.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience in fostering, adoption or children in care
- Has the confidence to lead complex discussions
- Is an effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Is committed to safeguarding, equality and improving outcomes for children
About Our Offer
- £500 payment per panel when chairing
- £80 (half day) / £150 (full day) payment per panel when not chairing
- Opportunity to contribute within an Outstanding local authority
- A meaningful and impactful roleTraining and ongoing support provided to develop your role
Further Information
If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Panel Manager Abi Hall – abigail.hall@rotherham.gov.uk
Interview date: Friday 6th November 2026
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.
Head OfficeRiverside HouseMain StreetRotherhamS60 1AE
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