Independent Reviewing Officer / Child Protection Chair in Hackney, London

Job Title:
Independent Reviewing Officer / Child Protection Chair

Specialism:
Children’s Social Care

Location:
Hackney

Salary:
£39.04 per hour

Type:
Hourly | Ongoing | Full Time (36 hours per week)

Join our dedicated team as an Independent Reviewing Officer/Child Protection Chair within Children's Social Care in Hackney, earning an impressive £39.04 per hour. This ongoing position offers the chance to contribute to the well-being of children and their families while embracing a challenging and rewarding role. As a full-time position comprising 36 hours per week, this role is perfect for professionals eager to make a significant difference.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time – 36 Hours per week: Dive deep into meaningful work and stay engaged with a well-balanced schedule that offers both intensity and flexibility.
• Attractive hourly rate: Enjoy competitive pay while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic environment.
• Professional growth: Hackney supports continuous professional development, ensuring you're always at the forefront of best social work practices.
• Networking opportunities: Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals and expand your connections within the field of social care.

Purpose of the job: As an authoritative professional, the Independent Chair is responsible for chairing all Child Protection Conferences and statutory review meetings for Looked After Children. This pivotal role ensures that the voice and experiences of the child are at the heart of proceedings. The position is accountable for ensuring decisions consider harm, risk, and need, making informed recommendations in the best interests of the child. With a focus on effectiveness and quality, this role also involves using statutory powers to escalate issues to senior management when necessary and includes chairing Foster Carer Annual Reviews. As a champion of social work values, the role involves contributing to the development of standards and outcomes for children in Hackney, promoting systemic, trauma-informed, and anti-racist principles.

What you will do:

• Chair Child Protection Conferences, ensuring child-centric discussions.
• Conduct statutory reviews for Looked After Children.
• Evaluate and ensure that decisions consider the child's best interests.
• Constructively challenge and assess service quality and effectiveness.
• Use statutory powers for escalation when required.
• Chair Foster Carer Annual Reviews.
• Promote continuous development and improvement of social work standards.
• Demonstrate and champion trauma-informed and anti-racist principles in practice.

Person Specification:

• Recognised social work qualification.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.
• Minimum five years post-qualifying experience, including management experience.

Why Hackney? With its vibrant communities and unique cultural atmosphere, Hackney offers an unparalleled living and working environment. Be part of a community that values diversity, creativity, and social progress, making it not just a job, but a fulfilling life choice. Come and make Hackney your next adventure!

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Apply now to join Independent Reviewing Officer / Child Protection Chair in Hackney and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.