Diagrama FoundationWe believe all the children we work with deserve to have self-worth and the confidence instilled in them to reach their full potential.
And we’re always interested in hearing from exceptional people who can help us to do just that.
If you think you can help deliver our high-quality services and support vulnerable children through often difficult times, we’d love to hear from you.
Current vacancies
Adoption Social Worker
- Home based - 40 hours per week (open to discussion about job sharing)
- £41,187.31 - covering Kent and surrounding areas
Are you looking for a rewarding career supporting children, adults and families through adoption, making a real difference to their lives?
If you are a highly motivated and committed SWE registered social worker with the passion and dedication to help us find the best adopters for these special children, we would love you to join our team.
If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding and always put the needs of the child first, you could be the exceptional individual we’re looking for.
Interviews week of 21st October 2024.
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Independent Adoption and Fostering Panel Chair
Our adoption and fostering panel is a virtual panel and held on the second Tuesday of the month. There are two vice chairs who are able to step in when required.
Attendance at one virtual or in person training sessions per year will be required which will be paid. Diagrama also offers an induction programme and access to relevant online training required to undertake the role. Panel Chairs are also involved in annual appraisals, recruitment and attend two annual Panel Management Meetings.
Salary: £350 (1/2 day) £450 (full day)
Diagrama is a charity, providing an adoption and fostering service. Further information is available on our website : www.diagramafoundation.org.uk
Diagrama panel has an oversight of recruitment and assessment of prospective adopters and foster carers. Panel members together make recommendations on the suitability of applicants and the ongoing approval of our foster carers and early permanence carers.
We are seeking to appoint to the role of Independent Panel Chair, seeking applicants who are experienced in adoption and fostering and have experience in the operation of panels and in chairing meetings. Applicants can be from a range of disciplines, such as medical/health background, education or registered Social Workers.
Applicants should have relevant knowledge of the diverse needs of children who are Looked After and adopted and should be passionate about making a difference to the lived experience of children.
If you would like to learn more about our charity or have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Liselle Harold, Panel Advisor, on 0776 0376363 or email: Liselle.harold@diagrama.org.uk
To apply for this role, please email your application form to HR@diagrama.org.uk.
Closing date for applications: 18th October 2024 at 5pm.
Diagrama is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Anyone joining our team is subject to Diagrama’s Safer Recruitment pre-appointment enquiries. These include the provision of documentation of the right to work in the UK, Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Standard check, overseas police check where applicable and references covering a minimum 5 year period. All opportunities are based in the UK. We look forward to hearing from you!
Foster Carers
Home-based role, £400 pw allowance, plus paid respite cover and special occasion payments. Short term, long-term and respite opportunities available.
Our sister agency Diagrama Fostering is looking for new and experienced dedicated carers to help transform the lives of vulnerable children and young people by providing a safe and secure environment for them and caring for their daily needs.
Become a Diagrama Foster Carer
Volunteer opportunities
Diagrama Foundation welcomes enquiries from volunteers and has a number of opportunities available in our services throughout the South East. For an informal discussion call 01634 545000 or email diagrama@diagramafoundation.org.uk
