We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Liverpool to assist with the appointment of an Independent Reviewing & Child Protection Officer, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £26.27 - £34.86 per hour
Summary:
To independently chair Looked After Children Reviews, Secure Accommodation Reviews, Child Sexual Exploitation meetings, and Missing from Care meetings in line with statutory requirements and guidance. The postholder will ensure compliance with legislation, safeguard the welfare of children in care, and provide robust oversight of care planning and service delivery.
Responsibilities:
* Independently chair statutory Looked After Children Reviews, Secure Accommodation Reviews, Child Sexual Exploitation meetings, and Missing from Care meetings.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and statutory guidance relating to Looked After Children.
* Monitor and quality assure care plans, placements, and support packages, challenging service provision where necessary.
* Ensure the voice of the child is heard, recorded, and fully considered in all decision-making.
* Provide oversight of inter-agency working for Looked After Children services.
Qualifications:
* Recognised professional Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent).
* At least 3 years permanent post-qualification experience to comply with DfE regulations.
Requirements:
* Registration with Social Work England.
Experiences:
* Substantial post-qualification experience in Looked After Children work.
* Recent experience as an Independent Reviewing Officer.
* Full knowledge and understanding of Looked After Children legislation, processes, and regulatory framework.
* Experience working in partnership with children, carers, and other agencies.
* Experience chairing statutory decision-making meetings.
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
* This role requires an Enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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