Looked After Children Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom Liquid Personnel Full time
About the Role:

This Permanency Planning Manager opportunity is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a high level of expertise in child protection work. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the importance of permanency planning and the impact it has on looked after children.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and chairing looked after children's reviews within statutory timescales, ensuring the child is at the centre of the reviewing process. They will also review and monitor the effectiveness of care plans for looked after children, identifying poor practice and cases where children's needs are not being met.

A key aspect of this role is liaising with operational staff across agencies to ensure the effectiveness of the Review and Care Planning process. The candidate will also produce timely, outcome-focused reports after each review, clearly setting out how the care plan is being implemented and the actions required to meet the child's care needs.

The salary for this position is £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Responsibilities:
  • Co-ordinate and chair looked after children's reviews within statutory timescales
  • Review and monitor the effectiveness of care plans for looked after children
  • Liaise with operational staff across agencies to ensure the effectiveness of the Review and Care Planning process
  • Produce timely, outcome-focused reports after each review
Requirements:
  • A minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in a related field
  • Experience with all service user groups and users from ethnic minorities
  • Experience with residential and family placement services
  • Experience in child protection work
  • Professional Social Work qualification (DipSW or equivalent)
  • Registered with SWE


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