Independent Safeguarding & Reviewing Officer
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Job Summary
- Lead various meetings including:
- Child Protection Conferences
- Review Child Protection Conferences
- Looked After Children Reviews
- Part 4 Meetings
- Strategy Meetings
- Professional Position of Trust Meetings
- Disruption Meetings as needed
- Child Protection Conferences
- Serve as an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) for Looked After Children.
- Assess and oversee the quality and efficacy of safeguarding and care plans.
- Address and escalate issues when childrens needs are unmet.
- Ensure compliance with statutory timelines.
- Advocate for the childs perspective in care planning and reviews.
- Facilitate effective multi-agency safeguarding responses.
- Offer expert safeguarding advice to:
- Social Workers
- Team Managers
- Partner Agencies
- Senior Leaders
- Social Workers
- Ensure adherence to:
- Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014
- Wales Safeguarding Procedures 2019
- Adoption and Children Act 2002
- Children Act 1989 & 2004
- Relevant Welsh Government guidance
- Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014
- Generate management reports and quality assurance data.
- Analyze practice trends and identify areas for improvement.
- Participate in audits and quality assurance initiatives.
- Support the development and innovation of safeguarding services.
- Contribute to training mentoring and workforce development programs.
- Address complaints related to children and young people.
- Collaborate with regional safeguarding boards and partner organizations.
- Qualified and Registered Social Worker.
- Registration with Social Care Wales.
- Degree or Postgraduate Qualification in Social Work or a related field.
- Extensive experience in:
- Child Protection
- Safeguarding
- Looked After Children Services
- Quality Assurance
- Independent Reviewing Officer Services
- Child Protection
- In-depth knowledge of:
- Children Act 1989 & 2004
- Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014
- Wales Safeguarding Procedures 2019
- Adoption and Children Act 2002
- UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
- Children Act 1989 & 2004
- Proven experience in leading complex multi-agency meetings.
- Ability to challenge practices and escalate concerns effectively.
- Strong skills in safeguarding and risk assessment.
- Experience in conducting quality assurance and audit activities.
- Proficient in report writing and communication.
- Capability to represent the Council confidently in multi-agency meetings.
- Experience in team management or senior management roles.
- Practice Teacher Award (PTA) or equivalent.
- Post-qualifying award in Child Care or Child Protection.
- Experience in supervising staff.
- Proficiency in the Welsh language.
- Competitive hourly rate of 51.02 (Umbrella)
- 3 Month Contract
- Hybrid working model
- Enhanced DBS Required
- Bi-weekly pay
- Opportunity to work within a highly regarded safeguarding and quality assurance service
- Influence on safeguarding practices and outcomes for children and young people
- Engagement in strategic safeguarding quality assurance and service improvement activities
Required Skills:
Essential Requirements Qualified and Registered Social Worker. Registration with Social Care Wales. Degree or Postgraduate Qualification in Social Work or relevant field. Significant experience within: Child Protection Safeguarding Looked After Children Services Quality Assurance Independent Reviewing Officer Services Extensive knowledge of: Children Act 1989 & 2004 Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 Wales Safeguarding Procedures 2019 Adoption and Children Act 2002 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Experience chairing complex multi-agency meetings. Experience challenging practice and escalating concerns appropriately. Strong safeguarding and risk assessment skills. Experience undertaking quality assurance and audit activity. Excellent report-writing and communication skills. Ability to represent the Council confidently at multi-agency meetings. Desirable Requirements Team Manager or senior management experience. Practice Teacher Award (PTA) or equivalent. Post-qualifying award in Child Care or Child Protection. Experience supervising staff. Welsh language skills. Whats on Offer 51.02 per hour (Umbrella) 3 Month Contract Hybrid Working 2 Days Office Based / 3 Days Remote (including visits) Enhanced DBS Required Bi-weekly Pay Opportunity to work within a highly respected safeguarding and quality assurance service. Key role influencing safeguarding practice and outcomes for children and young people. Exposure to strategic safeguarding quality assurance and service improvement activities. Suitable for candidates with experience as an Independent Safeguarding & Reviewing Officer Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) Child Protection Chair Safeguarding Manager Quality Assurance Officer Child Protection Coordinator Senior Social Worker Practice Improvement Officer or Team Manager within Childrens Services.
