Independent Reviewing & Child Protection Officer

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP., To contribute to the operational effectiveness of the Child Protection and Review service and to be responsive to the challenges of inter - agency working to achieve effective safeguarding arrangements for the children and young people of Knowsley.

Being clear about your role, its purpose and outcomes is very important to us. We want you to achieve and in doing so improve outcomes of children, young people and their families in Knowsley.

Service Provision

Ensure the maintenance of the child protection and looked after children management systems, in line with legislative requirements, Department for Education regulation/guidance and the service areas policies and procedures

Manage allocated resources in a timely, cost effective and performance orientated manner. In particular, be responsible for challenging and reporting on where services do not meet the required standards.

Monitor the accuracy of the information held regarding Children who are on a Child Protection Plan and Children who are Looked After.

Conduct Child Protection Conferences and Looked After Children Reviews in line with legislation, Policy and Procedure

Conduct audits of work as outlined in Knowsley's Quality Assurance and Learning framework and Reg 44 visits to Care Homes where requested.

Have a significant role in the improvement of standards and quality across agencies through influence the chairing role.

Participate in the regular collection, collation, analysis and reporting of performance management information which meets the needs of the service area, the wider Council and service users

Personally conduct case reviews / investigations, recommending changes to procedure and practice in light of experience and in accordance with legislation and best practice

Undertake individual case management reviews pursuant to Chapter 8, Working Together to Safeguard Children and represent the service on Serious Case Review Panels

Work with and support other services and organisations to ensure a 'joined up' approach to safeguarding children and take a co-ordinating role where child protection issues arise.

Degree in Social Work

- SWE Registration

- Right to work within the UK

• Must have IRO / CP Chair recent experience and be available to start within 3 weeks To independently chair Safeguarding Children (Children Protection) Conferences, Strategy meetings, Looked After Children Reviews, Secure Accommodation Reviews, Child Sexual Exploitation meetings and Missing from Care meetings in line with statutory requirements and guidance. At least 3 days working on site per week, office base L6 3BH Free Car Parking on site 3 month initial placement £45ph ltd status
  
  · Excellent competitive pay rate - paid weekly!


· Excellent management structure with experienced leaders

· Desirable location with excellent transport links

· A stable and well-supported working environment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.


• Competitive Rates of pay


• In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support


• Enhanced DBS completed.


• Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team


• An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant


• Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area