Type:
Locum | Ongoing until March 2027 | Full Time / Part Time
Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Child Protection Chair within Children’s Social Care in the heart of Oxford, Oxfordshire. Earn a rewarding £47.50 hourly in this locum role, available until March 2027. This role offers both full-time and part-time flexibility, allowing you to balance your professional commitments with your personal life.
Perks and benefits:
- Hybrid Working: Embrace a mix of home and office working, with the requirement to attend the office in Oxford 3 days per week, providing the perfect balance of convenience and collaboration.
- Flexible Hours: Cater to your lifestyle by choosing full-time or part-time hours that suit you.
- Competitive Pay Rate: Benefit from a generous £47.50 per hour, ensuring your expertise is well rewarded.
- Continuous Professional Growth: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to keep you at the forefront of child protection practice.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a role that allows you to make a meaningful difference while maintaining a healthy personal balance.
What you will do:
- Independently chair Initial Child Protection Conferences, Review Child Protection Conferences, and other key safeguarding meetings as required.
- Ensure children’s voices, wishes, and lived experiences are central to all safeguarding decisions and planning processes.
- Scrutinise assessments, plans, and interventions to ensure that all statutory requirements and safeguarding standards are met.
- Facilitate effective multi-agency discussions, ensuring that partner agencies contribute appropriately to risk assessment and protection planning.
- Monitor the quality and effectiveness of Child Protection Plans, escalating concerns where progress is insufficient.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
- Degree in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW, or an equivalent recognised Social Work qualification.
- Evidence of continuing professional development in safeguarding and child protection practice is essential.
- Practice Educator, Management, or Leadership qualification is desirable.
Registration & Compliance:
- Current registration with Social Work England.
Experience:
- Significant post-qualification experience within Children’s Social Care.
- Substantial experience undertaking child protection, safeguarding, and statutory social work functions.
- Previous experience chairing Child Protection Conferences, Looked After Child Reviews, or other complex multi-agency meetings.
Oxford, Oxfordshire, is a vibrant city that blends historical charm with modern living. Rich in culture and surrounded by stunning countryside, living and working here offers a fantastic quality of life along with countless opportunities for exploration and recreation. Come join a dynamic team in a dynamic city!
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Child Protection Chair in Oxford employer: Sanctuary Personnel Ltd
Sanctuary Personnel Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. With flexible hybrid working arrangements in vibrant Haringey, employees benefit from a collaborative environment, comprehensive training, and opportunities for growth within the social care sector, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young adults.
