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Independent Child Protection Chair - Milton Keynes

Salary: £280 Per Day
Hours: 37 Hours
Working Schedule: Monday to Friday
Contract Length: 3 Month Contract
Location: Buckinghamshire, MK9 3EJ

Job Details

Office based: Office based role, however some working at home is possible in-between conferences

Responsibilities:

* Establishing and implementing child protection and looked-after children's policies in line with legislation, guidance, and internal procedures.

* Leading on specialist aspects of the safeguarding process, supported by robust evidence-based decision-making and planning.

* Providing professional consultation, advice, and information to staff, partner agencies, and external organisations regarding child protection processes.

* Ensuring the child's voice is heard and that families actively participate in the process to achieve positive outcomes.

* Promoting partnership working with key agencies to ensure collaboration, information sharing, and integrated planning for the benefit of children.

* Maintaining robust quality assurance and scrutiny systems that improve professional practice and outcomes for children and families.

* Contributing to training, policy development, and projects related to child protection and children in care.

* Covering for the Independent Reviewing Officer as required by the service

Skills:

* In-depth knowledge of child protection legislation, statutory guidance, and safeguarding frameworks.

* Understanding of looked-after children's policies and procedures.

* Minimum of 3 years post-qualifying experience in social work, ideally in child protection or safeguarding roles.

* Ability to lead child protection conferences and make evidence-based decisions.

* Strong analytical skills for scrutinizing plans and ensuring compliance.

* Excellent verbal and written communication for engaging with children, families, and professionals.

If interested please apply with your most recent CV