Qualified Social Worker - Child Protection Chair

Qualified Social Worker - Child Protection Chair - Medway

Ackerman Pierce, in partnership with Medway Council, is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join our team as a Child Protection Chair. This exciting opportunity allows you to contribute to the safety and well-being of children and families in the Medway area while working with a dynamic and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Chair child protection conferences and reviews, facilitating constructive discussions and decision-making processes.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and analysis of information to inform conference discussions and decisions.
• Promote and uphold the welfare and rights of children and families throughout the child protection process.
• Collaborate with social workers, health professionals, education staff, police, and other agencies involved in child protection.
• Provide guidance and support to professionals involved in child protection, ensuring adherence to legislation and policies.
• Produce accurate and timely conference reports, reviewing and evaluating child protection plans.
• Ensure all actions and decisions are recorded appropriately and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of child protection policies and procedures.
• Keep up-to-date with legislation, research, and best practice in child protection.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognized professional qualification (e.g., BA Social Work, MA Social Work, DipSW).
• Current registration with Social Work England.

Experience:

• Significant experience working as a Qualified Social Worker in child protection.
• Extensive experience chairing child protection conferences and reviews.
• Thorough understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in multi-agency collaboration and partnership working.

Personal Qualities:

• Empathetic and compassionate, with a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle sensitive and challenging situations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Working Style: The workstyle for this role is assessed as 'Hybrid.' The post holder will have a flexible workstyle, with the ability to work from various locations.

To apply for this position, please submit your application detailing your qualifications, experience, and addressing the person specification criteria through our website or contact Ackerman Pierce directly.

For further information or to request an application pack, please contact Callum Parr at Ackerman Pierce

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