London Borough of Camden
Independent Reviewing Officer - Foster Carers Review
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Independent Reviewing Officer for Foster Carers (Job Ref: 3772)
Starting salary: £50,537 to £57,583 Work location: 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG Hours per week: 35 Contract type: Permanent/Full-time Closing date: Sunday, 19th July 2026 at 23:55 Interviews: 22nd July 2026
About Camden
Camden is evolving to enhance life for everyone. Our residents and communities are central to every initiative we undertake. We foster some of today’s most critical conversations and drive radical social change, ensuring no one is left behind. Join us in shaping a better future for all.
For more insight into working here: www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories
Role Overview
You will play a pivotal role in Camden’s Fostering Team, responsible for monitoring and reviewing the quality and effectiveness of foster carer support standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Chairing Independent Reviews: Conduct annual and ad-hoc fostering review meetings to assess and improve fostering care standards.
- Identifying Strengths and Gaps: Pinpoint areas of excellence and deficiencies in social work assessments, foster care provision, and support systems for carers.
- Practice Improvement: Challenge inefficient or poor-performing practices—both informally and formally—to drive better outcomes for carers and care families.
- Documentation and Reporting: Comply with CQC (Care Quality Commission) and Ofsted regulations, ensuring thorough records of reviews and recommendations.
- Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with foster carers, social work teams, and external partner agencies on practice development.
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Note: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires an Enhanced DBS check. Camden also provides the DBS update service.
To access the full Job Profile, visit: http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11468398/file/document?inline
Requirements
Essential
- Qualification: Social Work qualification recognised and registered with Social Work England.
- Experience: Proven ability to chair complex meetings, advocate for diverse stakeholders, and collaborate across families, internal teams, and partner agencies.
- Leadership: Senior/managerial experience in leading multiple complex cases and providing supervision.
- Knowledge of Camden: Familiarity with local governance, policies, and processes.
Preferred (Nice-to-Have)
- Extensive expertise in fostering review frameworks and child safeguarding compliance.
- Track record in practice improvement through constructive challenge.
Benefits
At Camden, we offer an extensive support package to help you thrive:
- Annual leave: 27 days (increasing to 31 days after 5 years).
- Pension Scheme: Local Government Pension Scheme participation.
- Flexible Working: Opportunities tailored to your needs.
- Financial Benefits: Interest-free loans available.
- Community: Access to 15+ professional and interest-based staff networks.
- Career Growth: Training and development opportunities.
- Wellbeing: Support and activities to promote mental and physical health.
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Inclusion and Belonging
Camden actively encourages applications from all backgrounds, prioritising:
✔ Members of Black, Asian, and Other Ethnic Heritage (BAME) communities ✔ LGBTQ+ individuals ✔ Disabled and neurodivergent people ✔ Survivors of domestic or child abuse ✔ Caring communities
We are fully committed to creating an inclusive environment, offering the necessary adjustments to ensure every candidate succeeds. For further details: TogetherWeAreCamden
Diversity, Equality, and Safeguarding
Camden is dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and safeguarding. For more information: https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity
Considering Adjustments?
If you require accessible recruitment adjustments, contact us either by:
- Phone: 020 7974 6655
- Email: resourcing@camden.gov.uk
- Post: 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG
Camden fully supports anonymised applications to promote fairness and mitigate unconscious bias.
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