At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead multi-agency Child Protection Conferences to safeguard vulnerable children and young people.
- Company: Supportive team dedicated to improving child safety and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Professional development, collaborative environment, and access to key resources.
- Other info: Join a learning culture focused on continuous professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in child protection and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 40000 £ per year.
As a Principal Officer (Child Protection Chair), you will be responsible for chairing multi-agency Child Protection Conferences for some of the City’s most vulnerable children and young people, whilst proactively contributing to improving their safety and wellbeing.
Our safety planning is underpinned by the Strengthening Families approach, whereby you will ensure that parents and children are enabled to actively engage, and the child’s voice and lived experience is at the heart of safety planning. Participation and co-production are a key element of what we do.
We are a close knit, supportive team. We aim to communicate well with children and parents, building relationships with families and professionals, respectively challenging practitioners where necessary.
We have created a learning culture within the team where we all strive to continuously develop professionally, are accountable for our practice and our own development, and open to reflection and feedback.
We have experienced and knowledgeable teams across our workforce, access to key resources, specialist social care services, and robust multi-agency partnership working to assist you in achieving the most positive outcomes for children and families.
We are focused on children and young people’s safeguarding and wellbeing, and we know that supporting our workforce in developing their skills and expertise is key to achieving our goals.
Child Protection Chair employer: Supply Staff Limited
As a Principal Officer (Child Protection Chair), you will join a dedicated and supportive team committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people in the City. Our work culture prioritises collaboration, continuous professional development, and the active participation of families, ensuring that every child's voice is heard. With access to experienced colleagues and essential resources, we empower our employees to grow and make a meaningful impact in the community.
