Independent Reviewing Officer

CRA Group Recruitment And Payroll Ltd

Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

2-Month Contract with a Local Authority

Summary

The Independent Chair is tasked with leading Child Protection Conferences and statutory review meetings for Looked After Children ensuring that the childs voice and experiences are at the forefront of all decisions. This role is crucial in ensuring that decisions and recommendations prioritise the childs best interests by considering harm risk and need. Responsibilities also include chairing Foster Carer Annual Reviews and constructively challenging service effectiveness with the authority to escalate concerns to senior management or CAFCASS when necessary.

Responsibilities

Chair multi-agency Child Protection Conferences and Looked After Reviews.
Make threshold decisions on Child Protection Plans.
Conduct midway audits and escalate safeguarding concerns when necessary.
Maintain independence and challenge poor practice.

Essential Experience Required

Minimum 5 years of post-qualifying experience in childrens social work including management.
Experience in chairing complex statutory meetings.
Proven ability to challenge and influence senior leaders.
Experience embedding systemic trauma-informed and anti-racist practice.

Essential Qualifications Required

Recognised Social Work qualification.
Current registration with Social Work England.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Enhanced DBS clearance.

Additional Information

Working hours: 36 hours per week.
Enhanced DBS required.
Most work is expected to be in person with CP conferences held at the Hackney office and looked after reviews conducted where the child is placed typically in or near the borough though some children are placed at a distance.

The role closes soon apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

The Independent Chair is responsible for chairing all Child Protection Conferences and statutory review meetings for Looked After Children ensuring the childs voice and experiences are central to decision-making

Required Education:

2-Month Contract with a Local AuthoritySummaryThe Independent Chair is tasked with leading Child Protection Conferences and statutory review meetings for Looked After Children ensuring that the childs voice and experiences are at the forefront of all decisions. This role is crucial in ensuring that ...