Child Protection Conference Chair in Bristol, Avon

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.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Social Work Qualification: Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Registration: Current Social Work England registration.
• Experience: Significant post-qualification experience within Children's Social Care and safeguarding services.
• Conference Chairing Experience: Previous experience chairing Child Protection Conferences or undertaking an equivalent independent safeguarding role is highly desirable.
• Safeguarding Knowledge: Extensive understanding of child protection legislation, statutory guidance, and safeguarding procedures.
• Signs of Safety: Experience using Signs of Safety or strengths-based safeguarding frameworks.
• Communication Skills: Excellent facilitation, negotiation, and report-writing skills.
• Driving Requirement: Access to a vehicle and ability to travel independently across Bristol is essential.

Why Bristol

Bristol is widely regarded as one of the UK's most exciting places to live and work. Combining a rich cultural heritage with a thriving social scene, excellent transport links, and stunning landmarks such as the Clifton Suspension Bridge, the city offers something for everyone. From independent restaurants and vibrant arts venues to beautiful green spaces and waterfront attractions, Bristol provides an outstanding quality of life alongside excellent career opportunities.

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Take the next step in your social work career and join Bristol's Children's Social Care Service as a Child Protection Conference Chair with Sanctuary Personnel.