Independent Chair - Safeguarding

Our client Leicester city council is looking for an Independent Chair to join their Safeguarding team.

Job description

• Predominantly for Initial and Review conferences however we do at times ask chairs to cover LAC reviews as required so someone with some knowledge of this would be good
• Conferences are hybrid with majority of initials in person and then we offer face to face to families for reviews and give them the option. Most of the initials will be at Halford House and then reviews if in person either at Halford or in the community at children's centres dependant on risk and availability.
• Hybrid working as above - time outside of the meetings the chairs will predominantly work at home as admin/ virtual meetings
• No to part time unfortunately looking for someone full time. Condensed potentially although conferences are booked twice per day usually to start at 10am and 1pm.

What you'll do:

As an independent chair, you will independently chair child protection conferences and quality assure the progression of child protection plans for children, Your leadership skills are essential to continue to drive quality services for children and their families

What you'll need:

The ideal candidate will have substantial post qualifying experience in childcare. Through which experience you'll have gained through and up-to-date understanding of childcare legislation, policy and practice guidance in the field of child protection and Looked After Children. In addition, you'll have experience and be able to showcase the ability to demonstrate sufficient skills in chairing complex meetings.

You must show willingness to support other demands if required in the unit such as, support to the LADO and LAC reviews.

The post would suit an experienced Social Worker or manager who wants to develop and widen their safeguarding skills. The successful applicant will be provided with a good induction and receive a high level of support from within the team.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.