Child Protection Chair
Child Protection Chair
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26-06-2025
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Job Description
3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
An experienced and confident Child Protection Manager is required to lead and coordinate key safeguarding processes within Children s Services.
The role involves chairing Child Protection Conferences Strategy Meetings and other multi-agency forums as well as managing investigations into allegations against staff carers and volunteers in accordance with safeguarding procedures and policies.
The post holder will contribute to the development and quality assurance of child protection practice across the safeguarding partnership and provide expert advice to internal and external professionals.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Chair Child Protection Conferences Strategy Meetings and other statutory or procedural meetings in line with child safeguarding legislation and departmental policies.
Oversee and coordinate the management of allegations against staff carers and volunteers on behalf of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO).
Provide expert safeguarding advice and consultation to social care professionals and multi-agency colleagues regarding thresholds for child protection intervention.
Ensure active participation of children young people and their parents in the safeguarding process in line with participation strategies.
Liaise regularly with internal Children and Young People (CYP) colleagues and external agencies including the voluntary sector to promote integrated effective safeguarding responses.
Advise on information sharing between CYP staff and police in support of disclosure and safeguarding processes.
Develop implement and monitor quality assurance systems to assess practice and performance against agreed standards.
Contribute to the design and delivery of induction and safeguarding training for staff across the partnership.
Report on emerging safeguarding trends risks and policy issues to senior leadership and relevant boards.
Prepare and present reports to multi-agency boards senior management and relevant panels as required.
Support the recruitment selection and performance management of staff including involvement in complaints and grievance procedures.
Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures reflect current legislation guidance and best practice standards.
Engage in strategic planning target setting and continuous improvement of children s safeguarding services.
Skills/Experience:
Extensive experience in child protection and safeguarding within children s services or a similar setting.
Proven ability to chair complex multi-agency safeguarding meetings.
In-depth understanding of relevant legislation statutory guidance and procedures in child protection.
Experience of managing or coordinating investigations into professional conduct or safeguarding allegations.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence across professional boundaries.
Ability to provide expert advice and maintain high standards of professional judgement under pressure.
Experience of developing and maintaining effective quality assurance frameworks.
Skilled in delivering training facilitating learning and supporting staff development.
Knowledge of data protection equal opportunities and health & safety legislation.
Proficient in the use of IT systems for reporting case management and performance monitoring.
Ability to draft clear analytical reports and present findings to senior stakeholders.
Commitment to continuous professional development and improvement of safeguarding practice.
Additional Information:
Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role.
Extensive experience in child protection and safeguarding within children s services or a similar setting. Proven ability to chair complex multi-agency safeguarding meetings. In-depth understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and procedures in child protection. Experience of managing or coordinating investigations into professional conduct or safeguarding allegations. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence across professional boundaries. Ability to provide expert advice and maintain high standards of professional judgement under pressure. Experience of developing and maintaining effective quality assurance frameworks. Skilled in delivering training, facilitating learning and supporting staff development. Knowledge of data protection, equal opportunities, and health & safety legislation. Proficient in the use of IT systems for reporting, case management, and performance monitoring. Ability to draft clear, analytical reports and present findings to senior stakeholders. Commitment to continuous professional development and improvement of safeguarding practice.
Employment Type
Full Time
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