Independent Child Protection Conference Chair (Locum)

Connect2Hampshire; England; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day working fortnight

25 days annual leave

Personal assistant

Tablet device

Flexible working options

Access to permanent vacancies

Job summary

Connect2Hampshire is seeking an experienced Social Worker to chair Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences, ensuring child-focused safeguarding and voice of the child. In this independent role, you will provide objective oversight and drive robust planning with families, social workers and partners.

This in-person role requires attending conferences in the office at least four days a week and delivering high-quality, evidence-based safeguarding practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered Social Worker with a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, guidance, and child protection procedures.
• Experience leading social work teams and chairing complex multi-agency meetings.
• Good understanding of achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable children through evidence-based practice.
• Strong communication, planning, and report-writing skills, with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead Child Protection Conferences and support meaningful family participation.
• Monitor and review Child Protection Plans, tracking progress, reducing risk, and ensuring positive outcomes are achieved for children and young people.
• Maintain accurate records and document key decisions promptly.
• Work collaboratively with teams and partner agencies to promote effective safeguarding and multi-agency working.
• Support service improvement through policy development, performance analysis, and best practice.

Skills

Communication

Report writing

Team leadership

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Social Worker registration (SWE)

Job description

Connect2Hampshire is seeking an experienced Social Worker to chair Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences, ensuring child-focused safeguarding and voice of the child. In this independent role, you will provide objective oversight and drive robust planning with families, social workers and partners.

This in-person role requires attending conferences in the office at least four days a week and delivering high-quality, evidence-based safeguarding practice.