Child Protection Conference Chair

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Child Protection Conference Chair
Specialism: Social Worker - Children
Location: Bristol, UK
Salary: £40.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time

Child Protection Conference Chair within Children's Social Care in Bristol, earning £40.00 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, making it ideal for an experienced and independent social work professional looking to play a pivotal role in safeguarding children. Initially offered for a fixed-term period of five months, with a likely extension through to March 2027, this role involves chairing child protection conferences and ensuring children and families are actively involved in decision-making processes.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and supports a healthy work-life balance.
• Hourly Pay: Earn £40.00 per hour, providing flexibility and excellent financial reward.
• Flexible Working: Benefit from a combination of office-based and home-working opportunities.
• Paid Mileage: Receive mileage reimbursement for travel across multiple locations within Bristol.
• Diverse Experience: Enjoy the variety and professional growth that locum work provides.
• Professional Independence: Work autonomously while contributing to high-quality safeguarding outcomes.
• Vibrant Location: Enjoy working in one of the UK's most dynamic and culturally rich cities.

What you will do

• Conference Chairing: Chair Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences for approximately 80 children.
• Family Participation: Ensure children, young people, and families are actively involved in conference planning and decision-making processes.
• Safeguarding Leadership: Provide independent oversight and challenge to ensure robust safeguarding arrangements are in place.
• Risk Analysis: Utilise Signs of Safety and other recognised frameworks to support risk assessment and informed decision-making.
• Multi-Agency Working: Facilitate effective collaboration between social care, health, education, police, and partner agencies.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure conferences are conducted in accordance with statutory guidance, local procedures, and best practice standards.
• Decision Recording: Oversee accurate recording of conference outcomes, recommendations, and safeguarding plans.
• Travel Across Bristol: Chair conferences at locations including Hartcliffe, Lawrence Weston, St Pauls, and City Hall.

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