At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct independent chairing of complex meetings and coordinate reviews for looked after children.
- Company: Nottinghamshire County Council provides strategic safeguarding responsibilities and promotes equality and diversity.
- Benefits: A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts, supporting work-life balance.
- Other info: Appointment subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
- Why this job: Join a dedicated team focused on improving outcomes for vulnerable children in Nottinghamshire.
- Qualifications: Professional social work qualification and a minimum of five years post-qualification experience required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Overview
The Independent Chair Service (ICS) provides independent reviewing and coordination of the care plans of looked after children, child protection plans, Care Leavers and plans for children in need subject to supervision orders. The service group also includes strategic safeguarding responsibilities including the Local Authority Designated Officer function, missing children, safeguarding children in education, child criminal exploitation and child sexual exploitation.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct independent chairing of complex meetings and coordinate reviews using a strengths based approach.
- Monitor the performance of the Local Authority's function as a corporate parent.
- Ensure the voice of the child is promoted and communicate with children.
- Define high quality practice standards to improve outcomes for looked after children.
- Problem solve, organise and manage time effectively under pressure.
Qualifications and Experience
- Professional social work qualification.
- Minimum of five years post qualification experience, including experience of providing social work supervision and support.
- Experience chairing complex meetings and working constructively with senior managers.
- Thorough understanding of the legal framework, regulations and guidance relating to looked after children, care leavers.
- Knowledge of representation and complaints processes/procedures.
Other Requirements
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The role requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, independence, and ability to challenge where necessary.
Equality and Diversity
Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
Disability
The Disability Confident scheme offers support for applicants with disabilities; please let us know if you would like to be considered for the scheme.
Job Share Scheme
A job share scheme is available for all full time posts, both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.
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Nottinghamshire County Council offers a supportive environment with a focus on safeguarding children. The council encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and provides a job share scheme for better work-life balance. Join a team committed to making a difference in the lives of looked after children.
