Independent Reviewing Officer
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Job Summary
3 months contract with local authority
This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality services to children young people and their families aiming to enhance outcomes and uphold the highest standards of practice in Child Protection Conferences and Statutory Childcare Reviews. The position requires managing the services reputation and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations while effectively utilizing resources. The role also involves responding to new challenges and priorities to maintain the councils commitments.
Responsibilities
- Chair multi-agency Looked After Children Reviews Child Protection Conferences and complex strategy meetings.
- Facilitate a multi-agency decision-making process and ensure compliance with plans.
- Schedule meetings within statutory timescales and defer if necessary due to insufficient information.
- Ensure accurate meeting records that meet statutory requirements and distribute them timely.
- Advocate for childrens voices in proceedings and ensure their rights and those of their parents are addressed.
- Challenge service decisions to fulfill care plans and escalate issues to senior management when needed.
- Collaborate with professionals and agencies to achieve optimal outcomes for children and young people.
- Advise on resource shortfalls and recommend improvements.
- Promote professional practice and build relationships with key partners to improve standards and outcomes.
- Conduct management reviews and audits of cases to ensure safety and compliance.
- Analyze data from conferences and reviews providing leadership on practice matters.
- Promote innovative best practices across the workforce and partner organizations.
- Participate in a duty system for timely issue resolution and conference organization.
- Coordinate investigations of allegations against professionals when necessary.
- Lead specific areas of care planning including involvement with LSCB and related groups.
- Utilize relevant knowledge and research to inform service practices.
- Engage in service-wide quality assurance activities.
Requirements
- Experience in chairing multi-agency meetings and decision-making processes.
- Strong understanding of statutory requirements and procedures for Child Protection and Childcare Reviews.
- Excellent communication skills particularly in complex or challenging situations.
- Ability to advocate for children and ensure their participation in care planning.
- Experience in collaborating with various professionals and agencies.
- Ability to analyze data and provide leadership on practice matters.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining a high level of professional knowledge.
- Understanding of legal and professional requirements concerning safeguarding information sharing and data protection.
- Ability to promote equality and diversity and address barriers to service delivery.
- Willingness to contribute to the overall development of the Service and the Council.
Required Skills:
Requirements: Proven experience in quality assurance and reviewing services for children and young people Strong understanding of statutory and regulatory safeguarding requirements Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Commitment to championing the rights and well-being of children and young people
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