Child Protection Advocate: Voice & Influence Champion

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Package

Job summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a dedicated Child Protection Advocate to join the Voice and Influence Team in the Children and Young People Services directorate. The role focuses on ensuring that children's voices are heard in protection planning and decision-making.

You will work directly with children and families, using creative approaches to help them express views and participate in conferences, with a commitment to safeguarding and equality.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, young people and families.
• Strong commitment to children's rights and participation.
• Ability to communicate with children and professionals effectively.
• Understanding of child development and safeguarding.
• Confident in presenting information in child-friendly ways.
• Experience with IT systems and databases.

Responsibilities

• Visit children and young people in homes, schools or other settings.
• Support participation in Child Protection Conferences.
• Gather and present children's views, wishes and feelings.
• Produce child-friendly reports reflecting the child's voice.
• Work with social workers and partner agencies to inform decisions.
• Use creative methods to engage children and young people.
• Gather feedback to improve services.
• Support consultations, participation events and Voice activities.
• Maintain accurate records and support monitoring and evaluation.

Skills

Child protection advocacy

Communication skills

Relationship building

IT literacy

Education

NQF Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a dedicated Child Protection Advocate to join the Voice and Influence Team in the Children and Young People Services directorate. The role focuses on ensuring that children's voices are heard in protection planning and decision-making.

You will work directly with children and families, using creative approaches to help them express views and participate in conferences, with a commitment to safeguarding and equality.