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Join our Ofsted 'Outstanding' authority in a vital quality assurance role. You will be at the heart of our mission to improve outcomes for cared-for children and those at risk of significant harm. This is a countywide brief that offers the opportunity to shape practice and ensure the child's voice is heard at every level.
Job Responsibility:
Chair Child Protection Conferences and Cared For (Looked After) Reviews with a child-centered, outcome-focused approach
Scrutinize care planning from entry into care through to permanence, providing robust challenge to partner agencies where necessary
Provide expert guidance to staff and external bodies, including the police, regarding complex safeguarding allegations
Utilize the Signs of Safety model to develop strengths-based plans for vulnerable children and their families
Requirements:
Degree in Social Work (or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England
Minimum of 5 years' post-qualifying experience in children's services, including substantial experience in child protection and the cared-for system
Exceptional chairing, negotiation, and analytical report-writing skills
Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for travel across rural and urban Northumberland
What we offer:
Agile working policy with a mix of office-based and home-based work
Access to a flexi-scheme allowing up to 18-24 additional days leave per year (pro-rata)