Job Introduction
Job Title: Independent Adoption Panel Vice Chair
Salary: £180 per panel
Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Closing Date: 21st June 2026
Interviews: 30th June & 3rd July 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Adoption Panel Vice Chair within Lincolnshire County Council’s Children’s Services.
As part of an Outstanding local authority, you will support the effective running of panel and help ensure children receive the best possible outcomes through robust decision-making.
Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.
About the Role
As Vice Chair, you will:
- Support the Chair in leading panel meetings and step in to chair where required
- Contribute to high-quality, balanced decision-making
- Help ensure panels operate in line with statutory requirements and best practice
- Support a culture of respectful challenge and inclusive discussion
- Contribute to the development and effectiveness of the panel
The Team
You will be part of a supportive and experienced panel structure within a service committed to maintaining Outstanding standards.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience in fostering, adoption or children in care
- Has the confidence to support or lead complex discussions
- Is an effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Is committed to safeguarding, equality and improving outcomes for children
About Our Offer
- £180 payment per panel
- Opportunity to contribute within an Outstanding local authority
- A meaningful and impactful role
- Training and ongoing support provided to develop your role
Further Information
If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this role, please contact: Dawn Clark Cain on dawn.clarkcain@lincolnshire.gov.uk or Dawn Olroyd on dawn.oldroyd@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Applications close on: 21st June 2026
Interview date: 30th June & 3rd July 2026
We wish you the best of luck with your application.
Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced newways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominatedcontractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work basewhen necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working willbe discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technologyplatform and equipment is very good enabling youto connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and wewill discuss during the recruitment process if support with this isneeded.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.
