About the Job
Full‑time, 37 hours per week, based in the Taunton office, covering the whole of Somerset. Hybrid working available. 33 days annual leave.
Responsibilities
* Maintain and improve the quality of service provision for children with child protection plans or looked after.
* Lead the Children’s Advocacy and Independent Reviewing Service to deliver on priorities, improving outcomes for children.
* Manage and oversee Independent Reviewing Officers for Children Looked After, children with child protection plans, foster carers, and the LADO service and Route 1 advocacy, ensuring statutory standards and review time‑scales are achieved.
* Escalate and support resolution of complex operational problems and conflicts to ensure positive outcomes.
* Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to Practice Standards, identify good practice, and report on improvement areas.
* Develop strategic plans and collaborate with partners and other services to resolve quality issues.
Qualifications / Experience
* Social Work qualification.
* Track record of delivering projects and service plans to improve service delivery.
* Demonstrable knowledge of statutory, legislative and policy frameworks underpinning the service.
* Experience of partnership working including influencing and leading multi‑agency groups to deliver services and initiatives.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Generous annual leave allowance with option to purchase additional leave.
* Staff discounts in gyms and at My Staff Shop.
* Employee Assistance and wellbeing services.
* Auto‑enrolment into Pension Scheme with optional voluntary contribution.
* Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice for cycle and health screenings.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.
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