Local Authority Designated Officer

2 weeks ago


Twickenham, United Kingdom Brackenberry Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Local Authority Designated Officer to join our team at Brackenberry Ltd. As a key member of our team, you will be working closely with a Local Authority in Achieving for Children to assist with the appointment of a Local Authority Designated Officer on a 1-month contract, with a high likelihood of extension at the client's discretion.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Chair complex multi-agency and multi-disciplinary child protection conferences, making decisions about the likelihood of significant harm and ensuring the conference formulates a safe and suitable plan.
  • Chair review meetings for looked after children, ensuring there is an effective care plan which fully reflects the child's needs with actions that are consistent with the local authority's legal responsibilities toward the child.
  • Offer professional consultation and advice, chair and coordinate complex meetings, and manage allegations against people who work with children in paid employment or in voluntary work.

Requirements:

  • Educated to a degree level with a relevant professional qualification in social work.
  • Active Social Work England registration and proven evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Experience of management within children's social care, chairing complex multi-agency and multi-professional meetings, and building strong partnerships with diverse stakeholders.

Please note:

  • You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
  • You should have the right to work in the U.K.
  • This role requires an enhanced DBS.

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer.



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