At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead child protection meetings and create effective safeguarding plans.
- Company: Join Manchester City Council's dedicated Safeguarding team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and collaboration with passionate professionals.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in child protection and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 36840 - 40000 £ per year.
Our client Manchester City Council is looking for a Children’s Independent Reviewing Officer to join their Safeguarding team.
Key Role Accountabilities:
- Effectively chair complex multi-agency child protection meetings, analysing risk and producing SMART plans to safeguard children.
- Facilitate the contribution of children, young people and parent/carers in complex meetings through communicating sensitively and effectively.
- Quality assure, challenge and evaluate the effectiveness of child protection and multi-agency plans including timely use of the dispute resolution process to prevent drift.
- Effectively resolve conflicts and undertake negotiations with colleagues while maintaining independence and keeping the child’s interest as the paramount factor in making decisions.
- Monitor the performance of the Local Authority as a Corporate Parent by setting clear targets via independent scrutiny and oversight of children’s cases.
- Work collaboratively with partners to deliver high quality single agency and multi-agency training in relation to Child in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children.
- Work collaboratively with partners, colleagues and stakeholders to develop single agency and multi-agency policy and procedures.
- Work independently to evaluate plans and make appropriate decisions which safeguard children and promote their welfare.
- Personal commitment to continuous self-development and service improvement.
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Manchester City Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the welfare of children and young people. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees are encouraged to grow through continuous training and collaboration with multi-agency partners. The role of Children's Independent Reviewing Officer not only provides meaningful work in safeguarding but also allows for impactful contributions to community welfare in a vibrant city known for its diversity and inclusivity.
We think you need these skills to ace Children's Independent Reviewing Officer - Safeguarding
Chairing Complex Meetings
Risk Analysis
SMART Planning
Effective Communication
Quality Assurance
Conflict Resolution
Negotiation Skills
