Independent Fostering Reviewing Officer

Independent Fostering Reviewing OfficerWhen registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.Role: Independent Fostering Reviewing OfficerLocations: South-West (Bristol and surrounding areas such as Bath, South Gloucestershire, Somerset, Taunton, Bridgwater, etc)Pay - £40 per hourWhy Join TACT?Top 5 UK Charity to Work For (2024)97% proud to work at TACT | 92% love working hereNot-for-profit every surplus reinvested into children, carers & staffChildrens voices shape every decision, system, and improvement we make at TACT.Trauma-informed, values-led organisationThe RoleIndependent Fostering Reviewing OfficerKey Responsibilities:To carry out statutory annual reviews of Foster Carers.To satisfy TACT that the foster carers continue to be suitable to be professional foster carers and that all safeguarding issues are addressed.to make recommendation to TACT in regard to foster carers terms of approval.To give the carer, the social worker of any child in placement, birth children and fostered children the opportunity to give feedback about the placementTo be part of TACTs Quality Assurance processesTo ensure foster carers are enabling children to reach their full potentialWhat Youll NeedDip SW/CSS/CQSW/Degree in Social WorkRegistered with Social Work England.Standard DBS (processed by TACT)Please see the Job Information Pack for a full breakdown of the role.TravelHomebased role (candidates should be located in the South West area)Travel may be required for training and in-person reviews where needed.Key DatesClosing Date: Monday, 3rd August 2026Interviews: Thursday, 20th August 2026 (Microsoft Teams)Safeguarding CommitmentSafeguarding is everyones business, and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACTs commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACTs young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACTs safeguarding policies.Apply early - we may close the role if we receive a high volume of applications.#LI-JO1TPBN1_UKTJ