ADM Fostering & Adoption

Agency Decision Maker (ADM) Fostering and Adoption
6-month interim contract to start ASAP
North West
£600-650 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Hybrid working

CV’s are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing 9th June 2025.

Are you a senior leader with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families? We are seeking an experienced and decisive professional to take on the role of Agency Decision Maker (ADM) within Children’s Social Care. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for making key decisions on behalf of the council regarding adoption, fostering, and early permanence plans, ensuring every child receives the best possible care and support.

Your Role as ADM Fostering & Adoption:

• Decision-Making:
  Make final decisions on the suitability of adopters, foster carers (including kinship carers), and the placement of children with carers or prospective adopters.
• Information Review:
  Consider all relevant documentation, panel recommendations, and legal advice to ensure decisions are well-informed, timely, and in line with legislation and best practice.
• Collaboration & Oversight:
  Work closely with the Regional Adoption Agency, fostering and adoption panels, and ensure panel chairs are supported and appraised annually.
• Financial Approvals:
  Sign off on Special Guardianship and Adoption Support Fund financial packages.
• Training & Reporting:
  Deliver training on the ADM role and provide reports for internal and external stakeholders as required.

Your previous experience as ADM Fostering & Adoption:

• In-depth experience at a senior managerial level both operational functions and strategic service needs
• Proven experience in senior decision-making roles within children’s social care

• Strong understanding of adoption, fostering, and permanence planning

• Must demonstrate a high level of operational experience in a Local Authority setting

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact Sarah Macrae on 0117 3137110 or apply today.
 
(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant.  Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills.  Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.

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