Principal Officer (Child Protection Chair)
Birmingham Children's Trust
Location: Birmingham, B30 3BN
Pay Rate: £38.00 per hour
Working Pattern: Full-time, with some home working available for administrative duties
The Role
You will chair multi-agency Child Protection Conferences for some of Birmingham's most vulnerable children and young people, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and positive outcomes.
Working Arrangements
This is a full-time, city-wide role, and flexibility regarding your office base would be desirable. The position may require travel between offices on some days.
Child Protection Conferences are chaired in person, so attendance at conferencing venues and during duty weeks is essential. Some working from home may be agreed for administrative duties.
About the Team
You will join a close-knit, supportive team committed to continuous professional development, reflective practice and accountability. You will have access to experienced colleagues, specialist social care services, key resources and strong multi-agency partnerships to help achieve the best possible outcomes for children and families.
Essential Requirements
- Extensive post-qualifying social work experience.
- Previous experience chairing Child Protection Conferences.
- Sound knowledge of child protection processes and safeguarding procedures.
- Ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to a supportive team.
- Flexibility to travel between offices and attend conferences in person.
- Desirable: Previous management experience.
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