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JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Child Protection Conference Chair
Specialism: Social Care - Child Protection & Safeguarding
Location: Liverpool, UK
Salary: £40.00 per hour
Salary Type: Hourly
Job Type: Locum, Full Time, Ongoing

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Child Protection Conference Chair to join a dedicated Children's Social Care service in Liverpool. This ongoing full-time locum role offers an excellent hourly rate of £40.00 and provides the opportunity to play a key leadership role in safeguarding children and promoting the highest standards of child protection practice. Working within a collaborative multi-agency environment, you will ensure Child Protection Conferences are effectively chaired, statutory requirements are met, and positive outcomes are achieved for children and families.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum Job: Enjoy the flexibility and variety of locum work while maintaining an excellent work-life balance and gaining valuable experience across Children's Services.
• Competitive Pay: Earn £40.00 per hour, recognising your extensive safeguarding knowledge and leadership experience.
• Free On-Site Parking: Benefit from complimentary parking at the office base (L6 3BH), making your daily commute easier.
• Professional Development: Join a supportive service that values continuous learning, reflective practice, and career development.
• Collaborative Working Environment: Work alongside experienced safeguarding professionals where your expertise, ideas, and professional judgement are highly valued.

What you will do:

• Independently arrange, chair, and review multi-agency Child Protection Conferences in accordance with statutory guidance and local safeguarding procedures.
• Ensure Child Protection Plans are robust, outcome-focused, and reviewed within statutory timescales.
• Provide independent oversight and quality assurance of safeguarding practice across Children's Social Care and partner agencies.
• Constructively challenge practice where necessary to ensure children receive effective protection and support.
• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of safeguarding interventions, promoting continuous service improvement.
• Work collaboratively with social workers, education professionals, health services, police, and partner agencies to ensure coordinated safeguarding responses.
• Prepare comprehensive conference records and maintain accurate documentation in line with organisational policies and statutory requirements.
• Contribute to the development of safeguarding practice, policy implementation, and quality assurance processes.
• Maintain a strong office presence by working a minimum of three days per week on-site, supporting effective partnership working and service delivery.

Requirements:

• A recognised Social Work qualification.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualification experience within Children's Social Care, with extensive expertise in child protection and safeguarding.
• Previous experience chairing or participating in Child Protection Conferences and multi-agency safeguarding meetings is highly desirable.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Working Together to Safeguard Children, child protection procedures, and relevant safeguarding legislation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to provide independent challenge while maintaining positive and effective professional relationships.

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