Croydon Child Welfare Officer

12 hours ago


Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom London Borough of Croydon Full time

**Job Overview**

The London Borough of Croydon seeks a highly skilled and dedicated professional to fill the position of Child Protection and Reviewing Officer. As part of our team, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people who are looked after.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with expertise in working on looked after children cases. If you have research knowledge of the impact on children of domestic violence, parental drug abuse, and mental health, we encourage you to apply.

**Key Responsibilities**

  • Providing a safeguarding and reviewing service to children and young people who are looked after.
  • Advising and consulting on issues of care planning and quality of services to all agencies involved in caring for looked after children and young people.

**Requirements**

  • Expertise in working on looked after children cases.
  • Research knowledge of the impact on children of domestic violence, parental drug abuse, and mental health.
  • Experience of overseeing social work practice, preferably at managerial level.
  • Working effectively on safeguarding and complex LAC cases.

**What We Offer**

  • A competitive salary range: £58,692 - £60,819 per annum (dependent on experience).
  • A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%.
  • Continuing Professional Development opportunities.
  • Management development programmes.
  • Hybrid working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.


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