Ndependent Reviewing Officer/conference Chair
1 week ago
Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Independent Reviewing Officer/Child Protection Conference Chair to work with Barnsley Council.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Chair and take responsibility for the conduct of all conferences/reviews ensuring that each meeting is held in accordance with Legislation, Associated regulations and guidance and departmental processes
- To ensure that Looked After Children (lac) Reviews and Child Protection case conferences are managed effectively ensuring all participants have opportunity to contribute to the process. To ensure and contribute to the Quality Assurance function and learning for the organisation
- To monitor the Care plan, ensuring that actions are carried out within timescales and outcomes are monitored and ensure the review takes place within statutory timescales
- To advocate on behalf of the child where the child or chair perceives an inadequacy of service provision or where the child's legitimate wishes and feelings conflict with the views or others who have responsibility for the child
- Ensure the appropriate arrangements are made for the child to be informed about the meeting. To promote the engagement and participation of children and their families
- To be responsible for the overall management of the service in relation to LAC and Child Protection (CP) Plan and contribute to the development of Council Policy, practice and services, efficiency and effectiveness by developing working groups and training forums as required.
- To monitor and evaluate the standards and effectiveness of service delivery and to provide regular reports and feedback.
- Provide professional advice, guidance and information. *
- Undertake visits to children's Residential homes in line with relevant regulations as required.
Education, Training and Qualifications:
- Registration as a Social Worker by the HCPC
- Social Work qualification (degree of equivalent) which with substantial post qualifying experience in children's social work
- Sound knowledge of legislation and DfE guidance in respect of child protection and looked after children with an understanding of the practical implications of promoting the participation of children and young people.
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Mohini Bhandari at or call on 01147003698.
Alternatively, if these aren't quite right but you want to know about other opportunities, please let me know.
Also, we have a referral bonus of £300 if you know of anyone who is looking for work, please pass their details onto me.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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