Child Protection Committee Lead Officer
Waverley Court
Salary: £47, - £56,
Hours: 36 per week
The Edinburgh Child Protection Committee is an inter-agency strategic partnership, responsible for the design, development, publication, distribution, dissemination, implementation and evaluation of child protection policy and practice across the public, private and wider third sectors in the City of Edinburgh area. The Committee is made up of senior representatives from across all key areas and partners concerned with the care and protection of children. The Child Protection lead Officer is a an integral role to the child protection committee and its functions.
The role of the Lead Officer is therefore to provide professional support to the Edinburgh Child Protection Committee and promote inter-agency working. This is achieved through the following core functions:
* continuous improvement
* strategic planning and connection
* public information;
To support the work and planning of the Child Protection Committee.
Educated to degree level in either Social Work, Education, Public Health, or similar, the postholder will hold extensive knowledge and practical experience in child protection.
See job description and person specifications for details.