Child Protection Chair in Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Job Title:
Child Protection Chair

Specialism:
Children’s Social Care / Child Protection

Location:
Abingdon, UK

Salary:
£41.79 per hour

Type:
Ongoing | Full Time / Part Time

Social Worker - Child Protection Chair within Children Social Care in Abingdon UK, earning £41.79 hourly. This ongoing role offers the flexibility of Full Time or Part Time work, presenting a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. Based in scenic Abingdon, your expertise will guide critical child protection processes to ensure the safety and well-being of young people.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time/Part Time: Enjoy the freedom to choose your schedule and maintain a healthy work-life balance whether you want to dive in full-time or just navigate part-time waters.
• Competitive Pay: With an hourly rate of £41.79, your expertise is not just valued; it is rewarded. Delve into a role that pays you what you're worth.
• Professional Development: Immerse yourself in an environment that not only respects your current skills but also supports continuous learning. Maintain your competitive edge with regular training and support.
• Varied Work Environment: Avoid the monotony of routine; each day presents new challenges and opportunities to innovate. Embrace the adventure.

What you will do:

• Chair Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences in line with statutory guidance, ensuring meetings are child-centred, inclusive, and focused on risk analysis and outcomes.
• Scrutinise assessments, threshold decisions, and child protection plans to ensure they are proportionate, robust, and address identified risks.
• Promote the meaningful participation of children, young people, and families, ensuring their views, wishes, and feelings inform decision-making.
• Provide independent challenge to social care and partner agencies where practice, drift, or delay is identified, using formal escalation processes where required.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications: Degree in Social Work or equivalent professional qualification, such as CQSW or DipSW. Post-qualifying training in child protection or safeguarding practice.
• Registration and Compliance: Must be registered with Social Work England. A strong working knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and relevant safeguarding legislation and guidance is required.
• Experience: Significant post-qualifying experience in children’s social care, with substantial child protection experience. Proven experience of chairing complex meetings and working at a senior or advanced practitioner level. Experience of multi-agency working within a local authority safeguarding context.

Abingdon is not only a town steeped in history and charm but also a vibrant community with plenty of amenities and green spaces. Whether you prefer a leisurely stroll by the River Thames or exploring the rich local culture, living and working here offers the perfect balance between relaxation and opportunity. Step into a rewarding role in a delightful location.

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Apply now to join the Social Worker – Child Protection Chair role in Abingdon and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.