1 post

East Staffordshire -  Tamworth. 

Salary:  £40,858.00 - £44,697.00 per annum (pro rata)

37 Hours per week – Permanent

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Independent Reviewing Service in Staffordshire County Council.  We have maintained our ‘Good’ rating by OFSTED. 

Our Current Team comprises of a group of skilled and experienced workers who are committed to improving the outcomes for all children subject to child protection or care plans.

The Role

Working closely, you will strengthen our existing team of Independent Reviewing Officers and Conference Chairs by ensuring that plans for children fully reflect each child's needs, that all planning processes meet regulatory requirements, reflect best practice and maintain a focus on achieving best outcomes for the child.

The principle responsibilities of the post will be to independently chair child protection conferences and the statutory reviews of looked after children ensuring that plans are in place that are robust, achievable and regularly reviewed. Where there are blocks to planning authoritative communication and escalation processes will be utilised to negotiate within the  authority up to the highest level to seek resolution and outcomes required for the child.

Key Requirements

The successful applicant will need a clear understanding of the current responsibilities and challenges within the role of Independent Reviewing officer and be able to evidence their ability to carry out the requirements of the post. Experience of managing complex cases, effectively communicating with young people and their families and the confidence and ability to work constructively with senior managers offering a critical perspective and appropriate challenge will also be key requirements of the post.To apply for this post click on the ‘Apply’ button below.

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Closing Date: 28 November 2019

For more information about the role please contact: Anita Williams on 01543 512394 or anita.williams@staffordshire.gov.uk or Trandeep Sethi on 01283 239622 – Trandeep.sethi@staffordshire.gov.uk     

Please be aware, only application forms completed online will be accepted. We will not accept CV’s or Word application forms.

This Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.