The role
About Southwark:
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
About the Role:
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable children and their families? The Quality Assurance unit at Southwark Council invites you to join our dynamic team in a secondment opportunity as a Child Protection Coordinator (Conference Chair) for a one-year fixed term. This is your chance to be a catalyst for change, working 36 hours a week in a role that truly matters.
As a Child Protection Coordinator, you will be at the heart of our mission to safeguard children and support them to safely remain in their families. You will lead child protection conferences and statutory reviews, ensuring that every voice is heard and every decision is fair and consistent. Your expertise will guide our innovative approach, empowering families to actively participate in the process and helping children stay within their supportive communities.
This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to drive forward ground-breaking practices and be part of an exciting transformation. With our focus on family-led conferences, your leadership will set new standards in child protection.
About You:
We are searching for an inspiring, highly motivated individual who is a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England. You bring:
- A recognised social work qualification and SWE registration.
- A deep understanding of child protection legislation, family court processes, and children’s rights.
- Proven experience in crafting complex case reports and confidently presenting them.
- Strong skills in chairing multi-agency meetings and turning disagreements into opportunities for collaboration.
- A passion for championing equal opportunities and diversity in every aspect of your work.
In addition, you are well-versed in auditing techniques and best practices, with a knack for linking staff training to service priorities.
If you're eager to be part of a forward-thinking team that’s dedicated to reshaping child protection in Southwark, we want to hear from you! Embrace this unique opportunity to inspire change and safeguard the future of our community’s children. Apply now and let’s make a difference together!
Additional details
This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.
Benefits and more information:
In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.
Recruitment timetable
Advert close: 23rd September 2024
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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