Child Protection Conference Chairs

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Lambeth Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for Child Protection Conference Chairs this role will be: SW2 1RW Hybrid

The right candidate will:

* Chair child protection conferences and make decisions about whether a child should be made subject to a Child Protection Plan in line with national, local and pan-London Child Protection Procedures

* Work with the Service & Team Managers to conduct regular inspections of fieldwork services for children using file audit, feedback from service users, analysing statistical data and interviewing staff.

* Rigorously monitor and track child protection plans and allegations against people working / volunteering with children and refer slippage directly up the line management chain, including to the Director.

* Take up any issues arising from the quality of social work practice and reports Child Protection conferences with the Team Managers, Service Managers, the relevant practitioners and their managers

* Making use of the Disputes Resolution Process (DRP) effectively to improve outcomes for children and the social worker / management practice.

We require the following:

* Significant and demonstrable post qualifying experience of working in a Social Care setting with children in need, child protection and children looked after.

* Experience of working collaboratively with other services e.g., Health or Education and service users to deliver a responsive and co-ordinated service.

* Significant and demonstrable post qualifying experience of working in a Social Care setting with children in need, child protection and children looked after.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon