Child Protection Chair

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Child Protection Chair to join Children's Social Care in Southwark, London, Surrey. We are seeking a proficient individual to play a pivotal role in safeguarding children, ensuring that child protection plans are focused and effective. With the flexibility of locum work, you can enjoy a dynamic career with excellent earnings potential, choosing either full-time or part-time hours to suit your lifestyle.

Perks and Benefits:

• Full Time/Part Time: Enjoy the flexibility that suits your lifestyle, whether you want to dive deep into full-time hours or balance work with other commitments part-time.
• Competitive Hourly Rate: Benefit from a rewarding rate of pay, ensuring your expertise is well compensated.
• Work-Life Balance: As a locum, you have the flexibility to schedule your work around personal commitments.
• Professional Development: Continue to grow in your career with opportunities for ongoing professional development.

What you will do:

• Independently chair Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences in accordance with the Children Act 1989/2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and London Child Protection Procedures.
• Facilitate effective multi-agency decision-making and ensure Child Protection Plans are outcome-focused, proportionate, and child-centred.
• Ensure the active participation of children, young people, parents, carers, and wider family networks within safeguarding processes.
• Provide professional challenge where safeguarding practice, statutory compliance, or service delivery standards fall below expectations.

Person Specification: Qualifications:

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognised social work qualification.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development CPD.

Experience:

• Significant post-qualification experience within Children's Social Care.
• Experience chairing Child Protection Conferences or other statutory safeguarding forums.

Choosing to work in Southwark, London, Surrey, means embracing a vibrant, culturally rich community with excellent transport links and amenities. It's a wonderful place to live, work, and thrive, with plenty of green spaces, cultural attractions, and a lively atmosphere. Join us in making a tangible difference in the lives of children and families in this dynamic area.