Are you an experienced Children's Independent Reviewing Officer?
Are you looking for a new challenge or change?
Do you want to further develop your social work career and knowledge working with permanent experienced colleagues and line managers?
Do you want to work in an environment where equality and diversity is recognised, promoted and practised?
Then Wakefield Council Children's First needs to be your next move!
If so, Randstad are recruiting for an Independent Reviewing Officer to join the Wakefield Council - Child Protection Chair Team. This is a full-time role offering Up to £37/hr
Benefits:
- Supervision
- Dedicated consultant - one point of contact
- Keep your CPD/training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal
- Weekly payroll
- Competitive pay rates
- Working with a top local authority
- Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality
- Receive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply)
Overview:
- Chairing Child Protection Conferences: Leading multi-agency meetings to review and assess the safety and welfare of children subject to child protection plans, ensuring that decisions are child-focused and legally compliant.
- Looked After Children (LAC) Reviews: Ensuring that reviews for children in care are held regularly, in line with statutory requirements, and that their care plans are effective, timely, and reviewed appropriately.
- Independent Monitoring: Reviewing and monitoring the effectiveness of child protection plans, advocating for the child's best interests and escalating concerns where necessary.
- Challenge and Accountability: Holding professionals and agencies to account for the progress and outcomes of plans, ensuring that action is taken to address any delays or concerns.
- Collaborative Working: Building effective relationships with a wide range of professionals, including social workers, legal teams, health professionals, and education providers, to ensure comprehensive, joined-up support for children and families.
- Reports and Documentation: Providing clear, accurate reports and feedback following reviews and conferences, ensuring that decisions are well-documented and communicated to all involved parties.
- Advisory Role: Supporting colleagues in understanding and adhering to statutory requirements, offering advice and guidance on best practice and policies in child protection.
Requirements:
- Social Work England registered
- Social Work Degree or equivalent
- Enhanced DBS
Experience:
- Children's Social worker
If you have any further questions or wish to apply for this role then please get in touch with Akhil on 0330 024 8775 otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.
Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call 0330 024 8775 or email and we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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