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Charles Hunter Associates Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking onsite/nearby

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd is seeking an Independent Reviewing Officer/ CP Chair to join our Quality and Assurance Team in Devon and Torbay. The role requires a Social Work qualification with at least 3 years post-qualified experience in permanent contracts.

The candidate will have strong knowledge of child protection laws and care regulations and hold a Social Work degree (Degree/DipSW/CQSW). A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification with at least 3 years post-qualified experience in permanent contracts.
• Strong knowledge of child protection laws and care regulations.
• UK driving licence is required to qualify for the role.

Skills

Social work experience

Child protection laws

Care regulations

Education

Social Work degree (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

Job description

We are looking for an Independent Reviewing Officer/ CP Chair to join our Quality and Assurance Team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experiences in permanent contract/s.

About the team

This team are responsible for overseeing and ensuring the quality of care for children who are in the care of the local authority. They are involved with children's review meetings making sure that individual needs are being met, assessing the care plans which are in place and ensuring whether or not the plan which is in place is still the best route for the child. This team act as a safeguard for the child making sure that the children's voice is being heard.

About you

Having a strong understanding of child protection laws and care regulations as well as experience particularly with children in care is key to considered for this position. It is essential to have a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experience within children's social work in order to be considered for this role. A valid UK driving licence and vehicle is required to qualify to this role.

What's on offer?

• Up to £47.50 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• Parking available nearby/ onsite
• A chance to further enhance CV and skillset