Overview
Bury Council has a new permanent position available for an Independent Reviewing Officer/Child Protection Case Conference Chair to work full time based in Bury, Greater Manchester.
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
Working Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £52,413 – £53,460 per annum
Benefits of the role
* Convenient Parking: Complimentary car parking pass
* Professional Fee Coverage: Reimbursement of your Social Work England registration fees.
* Work-Life Balance: Flexible and adaptable working arrangements to encourage and help you to fulfil a healthy work-life balance.
* Educational Incentives: Receive a reward of up to £1,000 upon successful completion of the practice educator program for social work students.
* Training and Development: Access to extensive training programs.
* Health and Fitness Benefits: Exclusive discounts on gym memberships and access to salary sacrifice schemes.
* Generous Leave Policy: Attractive annual leave allowance with the benefit of Greater Manchester Combined Authority continuous service commitment.
* Financial Security: Participation in a highly competitive local government pension scheme.
Main Duties of the Independent Reviewing Officer/Child Protection Chair
* Deliver Social Work Services: Provide high-quality social work services to children in need and their families, adhering to the principles outlined in the Children Act.
* Assess and Safeguard: Conduct detailed assessments and inquiries for children who may have experienced or are at risk of significant harm.
* Collaborate in Diverse Settings: Engage with service users in various environments.
* Prepare Professional Reports: Draft comprehensive and professional reports for various purposes, including court proceedings.
* Court Representation: Represent the Local Authority in court, providing verbal evidence during public and private hearings and presenting written evidence as required.
* Maintain Accurate Records: Ensure that all client records are meticulously kept in compliance with statutory and departmental requirements.
* Attend and Contribute to Meetings: Participate in and, where necessary, lead child protection conferences and other meetings.
* Case Transfers: Represent the Local Authority during the transfer of cases between authorities, ensuring a smooth transition.
* Plan and Implement Support: Assist in the development and execution of plans for children in need.
* Team Development: Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the social work team by attending and participating in team meetings.
* Provide Cover: Offer support to the Children and Families Social Work Teams as needed.
* Direct Work with Service Users: Apply a broad range of social work skills, methods, and techniques when working directly with service users.
* Collaborate with Professionals: Work cooperatively with other social workers and professionals as deemed appropriate.
* Administrative Support: Assist in the organization and administration of social work duties associated with the role.
* Service Planning and Monitoring: Provide information to aid in the planning, implementation, or monitoring of services for departmental or official purposes.
* Professional Networking: Work effectively within established professional and family networks to support individual children and their families.
* Adhere to Policies: Follow departmental, council, and government policies and procedures diligently.
* Supervision and Development: Participate in supervision as per departmental guidelines.
* Chair Meetings: Lead meetings within child protection procedures when agreed upon.
* Advocacy: Advocate for clients with other local authority departments and with private and voluntary agencies.
* Duty Rota: Participate in the Social Work duty rota, providing support as required.
* Safeguarding Commitment: Be responsible for and dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Key Requirements for this role
* Possess a degree in Social Work (such as CQSW, CSS, DiPSW, or an equivalent qualification).
* Must be registered with Social Work England.
* Comprehensive knowledge of the Children Act 1989.
* Thorough understanding of the developmental stages of children and adolescents.
* Proven ability to conduct detailed analyses and produce high-quality written reports.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. We will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
Contact
If you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. We welcome applications from team managers who meet the above requirements. Regretfully we are only able to respond to experienced Social Work candidates who meet these requirements for this Social Work role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you.
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