At a Glance
- Tasks: Act as an independent Reviewing Officer, chair meetings, and ensure quality assurance.
- Company: By the Bridge, dedicated to safeguarding children and supporting foster carers.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a passionate team committed to high-quality safeguarding practices.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in social work or related fields, strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
- 1. To act as an independent Reviewing Officer for By the Bridge ‘Carer Reviews’.
- 2.
Ensure the statutory and regulatory requirements of By the Bridge Quality Assurance, Safeguarding and Reviewing Policies and Procedures are effectively delivered and managed in order to safeguard and protect children placed with the agency.
- 3.
Chair all meetings and complete required reports within required timescales and practice standards.
Step into chair meetings in the absence of other Reviewing Officers as necessary.
- 4. Contribute to social workers understanding of the Reviewing Officer s role and Carer Review process by engaging in training alongside the social work team.
- 5. Ensure that Foster Carers are supported to express their views by meeting with them prior to the Carer Review meetings itself.
- 6.
Ensure that reports are based on a detailed and informed review of the preceding period, are up-to-date, effective and provide a real and genuine overview of foster carers’ situation since the last Carer Review.
- 7. Ensure the development of high quality practice for safeguarding and reviewing that meets By the Bridge expectations.
- 8.
Monitor the quality and progress of foster carers and challenge practice that does not meet required standards using appropriate monitoring and escalation protocols including escalation to senior managers if this is not successful.
- 9. Attend quarterly Reviewing Officer meetings, contribute to service development, and take responsibility for professional development.
- 10. Contribute to training staff in respect of the Carer Review process if necessary.
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