Independent Chair - Children Social Work in Barnet, Hertfordshire

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Job Title: Independent Chair – Children Social Work Specialism
Location: London, Barnet (UK)
Salary: £657.50 Daily
Contract: Ongoing (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Step into a pivotal leadership role as Independent Chair in the London Borough of Barnet, earning a competitive £657.50 per day. This position offers the flexibility of full-time or part-time engagement in a forward-thinking environment, where your expertise will drive the safeguarding agenda for children and vulnerable adults.

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible Hours: Choose full-time or part-time to suit your lifestyle and commitments.

• Professional Development: Access ongoing opportunities to enhance your leadership and safeguarding expertise.

• Networking Opportunities: Build relationships with senior professionals across health, social care, policing, and the voluntary sector.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the benefits of flexible scheduling while making a significant impact.

• National and Regional Influence: Contribute to shaping safeguarding practices at both local and national levels.

Role Purpose

Provide independent, impartial leadership to multi-agency safeguarding boards and partnerships, ensuring strong governance, accountability, and collaboration to safeguard children and vulnerable adults across Barnet.

Key Responsibilities

• Chair meetings of the Safeguarding Children’s Partnership or Safeguarding Adults Board, ensuring inclusive, constructive, and effective discussions.

• Promote joined-up working between local authorities, health services, police, voluntary organisations, and other stakeholders.

• Ensure statutory duties are delivered in line with the Children Act 2004, Care Act 2014, and other relevant legislation.

• Oversee the creation, review, and implementation of safeguarding policies and multi-agency action plans.

• Encourage constructive challenge and scrutiny to improve safeguarding outcomes.

• Maintain impartiality and transparency in all decision-making.

• Represent the Board at regional and national meetings, influencing wider safeguarding strategies.

• Support the publication of annual reports, serious case reviews, and key safeguarding documents.

• Embed learning from audits, reviews, and quality assurance into local practice.

Person Specification

• Extensive senior leadership experience in safeguarding, social care, health, or related fields.

• Expert knowledge of safeguarding legislation, frameworks, and best practice.

• Proven track record of chairing multi-agency meetings with authority and impartiality.

• Excellent facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to work independently with professionalism and integrity.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

About Barnet

Barnet offers the best of both worlds: vibrant city connections and peaceful suburban living. With outstanding schools, beautiful parks, and a welcoming community, it’s an inspiring place to live and work. By joining Barnet’s safeguarding leadership, you’ll be at the forefront of meaningful change, making a tangible difference to local lives.

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Ready to lead safeguarding excellence in Barnet? Apply now and help shape a safer future for children and vulnerable adults.

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