- Chair statutory Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences in accordance with Working Together to Safeguard Children statutory guidance.
- Provide independent oversight and ensure robust decision-making where children are deemed at risk of significant harm.
- Conduct midpoint reviews to monitor progress and ensure compliance with child protection plans.
- Undertake the Practice Review Process to challenge delay or ineffective practice and promote continuous improvement.
- Offer views at Legal Gateway Panels and attend professional meetings as required.
- Chair Child in Need (CIN) meetings and conduct home visits to ensure the child’s voice is central to planning.
- Qualified social worker with Social Work England registration.
- Substantial experience chairing Child Protection Conferences.
- In-depth understanding of safeguarding frameworks, particularly Working Together to Safeguard Children.
- Confident, assertive, and able to challenge poor practice constructively.
- Must be local to Tameside and able to work fully office-based.
- A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
- Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
- An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
- Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
- Payroll service twice a week.
- Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
- Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
- Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
- DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.