Job Title: Child Protection Co-ordinator
Job reference: JES/02112021
Job description: A Local Authority in Yorkshire is looking for a Child Protection Co-ordinator to provide professional expertise for the organisation. The role is contract going on for at least 3 months for 37 hours per week.
Duties:
- Working within Child Protection Procedures to offer a consultative and advice service to practitioners and managers and to other agencies.
- Acting as Designated Officer in respect of allegations against staff and to support child death overview process
- Undertaking the chairing of child protection conferences on behalf of the Director of Children’s Services
- Ensuring that effective child protection plans are in place and reviewed at required intervals
- Assisting, supporting and contributing to Serious Case Reviews, case reviews, audit, and complaint processes
- Developing new initiatives and practice skills which will effect improvements in services to children in need of protection and their families
- Identifying staff training needs and, in consultation with child protection training officers, contributing to the design and delivery of training
The successful candidate should have a Social Work Qualification (SW Degree, DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent) and should be SWE registered
Hourly Rate: £35 - £40 per hour
To discuss this role in more detail please contact Jake Simms (jsimms@venngroup.com) or Thomas Nicholas (tnicholas@venngroup.com) You can also reach the North Local Government Team on 0161 830 1830.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.