About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people. We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime. Founded in 1739, Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity. Today the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
About CoramBAAF
CoramBAAF is the UK’s leading membership organisation for professionals working across adoption, fostering and kinship care. It provides information, best practice guidance, advice, training and resources, and influences policy to improve outcomes for children and young people.
Our corporate members represent 94% of all local authorities in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and include regional adoption agencies, health and social care trusts, independent fostering providers and voluntary adoption agencies, covering 88% of all children and family social workers. Our 650+ individual and associate members comprise lawyers, health professionals, educational institutions, therapeutic and family support services, and more, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of our work. Together, our members form the largest network of organisations and individuals involved with children in their journey through the care system.
Health Consultant Role
This essential role is part of CoramBAAF’s multi‑disciplinary offer. The Health Consultant will provide expertise, knowledge and experience of health practice and policy within Adoption, Kinship and Foster care.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing leadership and direction to promote positive health outcomes for care‑experienced children and young people, including adopted children and children in kinship care.
- Developing policy and good‑practice guidance for health and social care professionals and services in a multi‑disciplinary context.
- Facilitating the CoramBAAF Health Group and Health Advisory Committee, ensuring the work of the health group continuously develops to meet the first two objectives.
- Working in partnership alongside the CoramBAAF’s existing health consultant.
The role sits within the policy, research and development (PRD) team, led by the Managing Director of policy, research and development. The PRD team consists of consultants who specialise in family placement from an interdisciplinary perspective including social work, legal, health and research. Core responsibilities include contributing to membership services and products, including publications, conferences, briefings, practice notes and forms. The team also convenes advisory committees and special interest groups.
Essential Information
Closing Date: 27th July 2026 at 11:59pm
Interview Date: 19th August 2026 onwards
Equal Opportunities Statement
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes candidates from all segments of the community, including those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, LGBQT+ individuals, people with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro‑diversity, and other under‑represented groups. Candidates may draw on lived experience and professional experience in their personal statement. A Disclosure and Barring Service safeguard check will be required.
Other Details
Location: Coram Campus, London – hybrid office and home working. Occasional travel to other venues in the UK is required.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
Health Consultant employer: Coram Academy Ltd
CoramBAAF is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment, perfect for those looking to enhance their skills in library and information services. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to diversity, employees can thrive in a newly renovated space on the Coram campus, contributing to meaningful projects while enjoying the camaraderie of a small, dedicated team. The opportunity to supervise volunteers and engage with a variety of stakeholders makes this role both rewarding and impactful.
