Childrens Information

1 week ago


Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Hertfordshire CC Full time

Advert Information Job Title**:
Childrens Information and Advice Officer

Location:
Farnham House

Starting Salary:
£25,545 with the opportunity to progress to £28,770 pa (pro rata for part-time)

Hours: 37

Contract:
Permanent

Diversity:
We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce


We have an exciting opportunity for a Children's Information and Advice Officer, to join the Separated Migrant Children and Care Leavers Service, with experience of working with children and families and ensuring partnership working to enable positive outcomes.


Job Duties:


You will identify children's needs, assess risk in respect of concerns raised progressing to referral, gather and share information, provide advice or sign post to alternate agencies.


You will work alongside managers and social workers to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people in terms of placement identification.

You will have excellent communication skills which will enable effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.


You will attend and contribute to meetings along with colleagues, management and other professionals to support the aims and objectives of the service.


The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present. The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary.


This is a new role within the service and will be challenging, interesting and varied with no two days being the same.

You will therefore need to be highly motivated and able to work on your own initiative, having some knowledge of safeguarding procedures and legislation pertaining to children and families.

There will be fantastic opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills with an induction and ongoing access to training.

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to use initiative and prioritise tasks.

Ability to work as part of team and in partnership with a variety of stakeholders.

Ability to manage challenging conversations.

Ability to use computerised systems.

Closing Date: 1st December 2023

Interview Date:
w/c 11th December 2023

Additional Information

Benefits of working for us:

  • Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)
  • Excellent Career Development
  • Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits
  • Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
  • Shopping Discounts
  • Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes

English Fluency:

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).

Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

Safeguarding:
Safeguarding children and adults is of utmost importance to Hertfordshire County Council. The Council requires employees to abide by legislation and best practice to enable Hertfordshire to achieve this. This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. For more information Click Here

Job Reference:
HCC24086

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