Iro / Independent Chairperson

Iro / Independent Chairperson
Location: Tipping Street, ST16 2DH
Start Date: ASAP                                               
Contract Duration: 3+ months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £ 28.82 per hour
Job Ref: (phone number removed)
 
Job Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on conferences and reviews for children in care.

• Monitor and ensure quality standards in child protection and care planning.

• Escalate concerns about children’s safety to appropriate authorities.

• Oversee and review children’s education and health plans.

• Promote collaboration with parents and other agencies.

• Deliver training on safeguarding practices.

• Implement restorative practices in child welfare.

• Ensure feedback and policy development with partners.

• Encourage involvement of children and carers in planning processes.

• Contribute to safeguarding board and deliver related training.

• Develop and implement council policies based on legislation.

• Adapt to new technologies and tools for work efficiency.

• Participate in child protection policy and guidance work.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Person Specifications
Must Have

• Professional qualification in social work.

• 3+ years experience in statutory child care agency.

• Experience supervising social work staff.

• Knowledge of Children Act and related guidance.

• Ability to chair formal meetings.

• HCPC registration.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience using computers for record-keeping.

Nice to Have

• Experience with respite care systems.

• Training skills and use of evidence for development.

• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation techniques.

 
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