Child Protection Adviser

3 weeks ago

Aylesbury, United Kingdom Buckinghamshire Council Full time

Location: Aylesbury

Overview

Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and young people? Do you want to work for an employer who places major importance on high quality supervision, wellbeing and career development?

At Buckinghamshire Council we have a fantastic opportunity for a Child Protection Adviser within our friendly and supportive Child Protection Conferencing Service team.

About us

Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK and yet it is incredibly well connected– only an hour from London on the train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.

We are looking for motivated, ambitious and inspiring people to join us on our journey. Not only will you be an integral part of the unique and exciting transition through the unitary process, you will also be entitled to a range of different benefits to make sure you are happy both at work and at home.

About the role

The main responsibilities of this exciting role are:

To undertake the role of Child Protection Adviser, including chairing Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences in line with the Strengthening Families approach, and in accordance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and child protection procedures. To act as a ‘critical friend’ for staff and partners, bringing challenge and support to raise the standard of child protection practice for vulnerable children and young people who have suffered, or are at risk of suffering, significant harm of abuse and/or neglect. To promote and share best practice and learning as an integral part of the local quality assurance framework. To work collaboratively with social work teams and other relevant services to achieve change, promote safety planning and achieve good outcomes for vulnerable children and young people in need of protection.

Mobile:

A ‘mobile’ role gives you the flexibility to schedule your own diary, so you can meet with colleagues and clients in a variety of locations. You’ll access digital folders and resources on your laptop and be able to use the network wherever you are based. Working from home is available to you. However conferences will be face to face in the office.

About you

We are looking for an experienced Child Protection Advisor, or a highly skilled child and family social worker with management experience.

The successful applicant will:

Have a recognised Social Work qualification Have an active HCPC/SWE registration Be able to demonstrate post qualification continual professional learning & development Be an excellent communicator with effective influencing, advocating and negotiating skills Have the ability to chair meetings in a way that promotes engagement and participation from all attendees – including vulnerable children and young people Have demonstrable post qualifying statutory social work experience Possess experience in management in a Social Work environment

Most importantly – the successful candidate will have a sincere passion and drive to join us in our mission to improve the lives of children and young people.

Please see the job description for more information.

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