Child Protection and Care Planning Specialist

1 week ago


Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom SW Locums Ltd Full time
Job Description

SW Locums Ltd is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Child Protection and Reviewing Officer to join our team. As an Independent Reviewing Officer for Children's Services, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children in care.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Chair Child Protection Conferences: Ensure that conferences are restorative in approach, with robust analysis and challenge, and that child protection plans are coproduced with families, SMART, and clearly set out what will be offered to reduce harm and the outcomes to be achieved.
  • Scrutinise and Monitor Progression of Plans: Address drift where necessary and ensure that plans are delivered with pace. Escalate concerns to ensure child safety as needed.
  • Develop Relationships and Consult with Children, Young People, Parents, and Significant Others: Have oversight of the care planning process, including promotion of good quality care plans for all children.
  • Work as Part of a Team: Manage the workload and provide professional support and advice to operational teams and multi-agency partners.
  • Contribute to Quality Assurance Framework: Undertake audit activity, sometimes on a multi-agency basis, to ensure high standards of care and practice.
Requirements:
  • UK Statutory Social Work Experience: 5 years (required)
  • Social Work England Registration: (required)
  • Right to Work in the UK: (required)
What We Offer:
  • Fastest Pay Available: From completion of timesheet to reaching your bank.
  • Free DBS and Compliance Service: We take care of the administrative tasks, so you can focus on your work.
  • Access to On-Going Training Opportunities: Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in social work and child protection.
  • Industry-Leading 'Refer a Friend' Recommendation Scheme: Earn up to £300 for successfully placed referrals.
  • Excellent 'Find Your Own Job' Bonus: Get £350 for bringing your own position to us.


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