Overview
ISRO - Enhanced Social Worker, Wrexham Council
Salary: £300 Per Day • Hours: 37 per week • Working Schedule: Monday to Friday • Contract Length: 3 months
Location: 31 Chester Street, Wrexham, Wrexham Principal Area, LL13 8BG
We are looking for an experienced worker to join the Children's Safeguarding Team in Wrexham. The role involves carrying out the ISRO role for Children Looked After and chairing Child Protection conferences.
Responsibilities
* Undertake Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) duties for Children Looked After and chair Child Protection case conferences.
* Meet regulatory requirements to ensure the Authority has Independent Reviewing Officer posts.
* Monitor, assess and scrutinise the performance of the Authority’s function in respect of reviews and refer to relevant bodies.
* Act as lead officer in coordinating an effective inter-agency response to children in need of protection and children looked after.
* Plan and develop a consistent response to ensure effective practice in line with statutory, legislative, departmental and inter-agency standards.
* Act as an independent chair at Children Protection meetings including Child Protection Conferences, Review Meetings, Statutory Looked After Children Reviews and Part 4 meetings.
* Manage and champion delivery of services, pro-actively seeking and enabling innovation and continuous improvement in the delivery of departmental services.
* Contribute as part of the safeguarding team to the development of the Authority’s safeguarding services.
* Ensure the voice of the child/young person is heard and provide access to independent advocacy.
* Contribute to risk management at an operational level.
Qualifications
* Previous experience of undertaking this role is essential.
If interested in the role, please apply with your CV and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss.
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