Adoption Panel Chair - Adoption West

Bath River Line; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional adoption agency is seeking an Independent Chair for its Adoption Panel. The role entails chairing approximately 20 panels a year, ensuring quality checks on minutes, and contributing to performance reviews. Candidates must have a sound understanding of the adoption process and experience in facilitation. Additionally, commitment to confidentiality and adherence to specific behavior principles is essential. The role offers a fee per panel along with additional fees for training and meetings. Contact for further information.

Qualifications

• Eligible for an Enhanced DBS check; exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
• Experience in chairing panels and contributing to performance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Chair approximately 20 panels a year, preparing for and chairing each panel meeting.
• Quality check minutes and participate in panel members' annual appraisals.
• Contribute to six‑monthly reports and attend online meetings.

Skills

Experience and sound understanding of the adoption process

Strong facilitation skills

Commitment to confidentiality

Job description

Important Notes

This is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy. This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy; please contact Adoption West for further information.

Overview

Adoption West is looking to appoint an Independent Chair to its Adoption Panel due to the retirement of one of its three Chairs at the end of March 2026. Adoption West is a regional adoption agency covering six local authorities in the South West. We are looking for a Chair who has a sound understanding and experience of the adoption process, the skills to chair an Adoption Panel and who can contribute to the overall performance of the Adoption Service.

Responsibilities

• Chair approximately 20 panels a year, preparing for and chairing each panel meeting.
• Quality check minutes and participate in panel members' annual appraisals.
• Contribute to six‑monthly reports and attend online meetings with Adoption Advisers and Agency Decision Makers.
• Attend occasional face‑to‑face panels, training days, and SWAC meetings.Receive a fee of £571 per panel plus additional fees for training and attendance at SWAC meetings.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience and sound understanding of the adoption process.
• Experienced chair with strong facilitation skills.
• Eligible for an Enhanced DBS check; exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
• Committed to confidentiality and adherence to the Adoption West Behaviour Principles and Values.

Application

Please complete an application on the website. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, contact Alison Hall, Service Manager by emailing.

For more information, please read the Role and Person Specification.