Exciting Opportunity: Child Protection Chair
Location: Wakefield (Castleford - 5 Towns, opposite train station)
Rate: £40 per hour
Duration: 3 months (covering sickness)
Hours: Full time or Part time (4 days per week considered)
Start: ASAP
Interviews: Via Teams
About the Role:
Wakefield's Safeguarding and Review Unit is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join their experienced team as a Child Protection Chair.
Key Responsibilities:
Chair Child Protection Conferences (initial and review)
Supervision order reviews and meetings
Conduct suitability checks for foster carers
Participate in duty rota system
Typically run 2 conferences per day (may have up to 4 in morning and 4 in afternoon)Working Arrangements:
Mainly office-based (conferences are face-to-face)
Office hours from 9am
Write-up work can be done from home when no conferences scheduled
Some conferences off-site (car driver ideally required)
Based at 5 Towns, Castleford - excellent transport links opposite train stationAbout the Team:
The Safeguarding and Review Unit is an experienced and knowledgeable team that chairs Child Protection Conferences, Child in Care Reviews, LADO and Foster Carer Reviews. The service works closely with internal and external partners to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.
The team is developing a culture of restorative practice and offers an opportunity to influence social work practice through supportive links with teams and collaborative quality assurance work.
What They're Looking For:
Qualified Social Worker
Child Protection Conference chairing experience preferred
Will consider candidates with experience wanting to develop chairing skills and move up
Ability to work independently and as part of a teamAdditional Information:
No on-site parking (railway station car park £3.50 for full day)
Part-time considered (4 days per week
Essential Requirements:
Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
At least 3 years' experience as a Social Worker within children's services
Social Work England registration
Full driving licence and access to own vehicleIf you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Adarsh Parihar at or call on (phone number removed).
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
Bonus for finding your own job
Twice weekly payroll
Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment, and beyondEden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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