Independent Chair, Child Protection Conferences

Schools’ Choice; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 99,187,000 - 112,963,000; Full time

Job summary

Northamptonshire Children's Trust seeks an experienced Independent Review & Conference Officer to chair Child Protection Conferences and provide independent oversight of safeguarding planning. You will ensure children's voices and welfare stay central in decision-making and drive improvements by challenging practice when needed.

Working with social workers, managers and partner agencies, you will monitor performance, report concerns, and escalate issues to senior leaders to secure positive

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Significant post-qualification experience in Children's Social Care, ideally at Team Manager/Practice Manager level.
• Strong knowledge of child protection legislation, policy and safeguarding frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Chair Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences.
• Provide independent oversight and quality assurance of child protection planning.
• Ensure children's views and welfare remain central to planning and decision-making.

Skills

Chair meetings

Analytical reporting

Independent oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Social Worker - SWE registration

Job description

Northamptonshire Children's Trust seeks an experienced Independent Review & Conference Officer to chair Child Protection Conferences and provide independent oversight of safeguarding planning. You will ensure children's voices and welfare stay central in decision-making and drive improvements by challenging practice when needed.

Working with social workers, managers and partner agencies, you will monitor performance, report concerns, and escalate issues to senior leaders to secure positive