DescriptionAbout Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools vibrant town centers vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve Caring Inclusive Collaborative which drive everything we do.
About the role
The Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Team has an exciting opportunity for a position as a Conference and Review Officer to chair child protection acting up (CP) conferences and lead in strengthening and maintaining high quality multi-agency safeguarding practice and plans. The postholder will also hold additional responsibility in undertaking audits and quality assurance activity.
About you
You will be a qualified Social Worker with at least five years post qualifying experience (including management) in a statutory social work setting with children and families the post holder will have excellent communication skills a well-developed knowledge base of the components for outstanding social work practice a proven ability in providing specialist advice chairing complex multi-agency safeguarding meetings and in developing implementing and reviewing child protection plans which ensure best possible outcomes for children.
What we offer
How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clicking
Applyto commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying please contact Layla Qureshi at
Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
To deliver Barnet Councils commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information please read our equality statement.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time compressed hours and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore please apply as soon as possible.
Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post then regretfully in this instance you have not been shortlisted.
Responsibilities Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
DescriptionAbout Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools vibrant town centers vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are gr...
DescriptionAbout Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools vibrant town centers vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve Caring Inclusive Collaborative which drive everything we do.
About the role
The Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Team has an exciting opportunity for a position as a Conference and Review Officer to chair child protection acting up (CP) conferences and lead in strengthening and maintaining high quality multi-agency safeguarding practice and plans. The postholder will also hold additional responsibility in undertaking audits and quality assurance activity.
About you
You will be a qualified Social Worker with at least five years post qualifying experience (including management) in a statutory social work setting with children and families the post holder will have excellent communication skills a well-developed knowledge base of the components for outstanding social work practice a proven ability in providing specialist advice chairing complex multi-agency safeguarding meetings and in developing implementing and reviewing child protection plans which ensure best possible outcomes for children.
What we offer
How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clicking
Applyto commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying please contact Layla Qureshi at
Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
To deliver Barnet Councils commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information please read our equality statement.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time compressed hours and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore please apply as soon as possible.
Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post then regretfully in this instance you have not been shortlisted.
Responsibilities Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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