Independent Conference & Reviewing Officer

North Lincolnshire Council; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scunthorpe is seeking a Part Time Independent Conference and Reviewing Officer. The successful candidate will chair Child Protection Conferences and Child in Care Reviews, requiring a qualified Social Worker with extensive experience in statutory Children’s Services. This role aims to ensure children are at the heart of planning and decision-making, contributing to high-quality outcomes for families.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years post qualification experience in statutory Children’s Services Social Work.
• Advanced knowledge of legislation related to child protection.
• Experience of supervising or mentoring other workers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Chair Child Protection Conferences and Child in Care Reviews.
• Engage in direct work with service users.
• Develop and lead effective partnership working with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Networking skills

Partnership working

Education

Qualified and registered Social Worker

Job description

Overview

The vacancy is for a Part Time (15 hour) Independent Conference and Reviewing Officer with a dual role for chairing Child Protection Conferences and Child in Care Reviews in North Lincolnshire. The successful candidate will be a qualified and registered Social Worker with at least 5 years post qualification experience in statutory Children’s Services Social Work.

The role requires the ability to chair multi-agency meetings and develop effective plans to meet the needs of children and families, with a focus on ensuring that children are at the heart of planning and decision-making. The candidate should have high aspirations for children and families and a commitment to meaningful participation of children, young people, their parents, carers and wider family members in practice decisions.

Responsibilities

• Chair Child Protection Conferences and Child in Care Reviews in a multi‑agency context.
• Demonstrate professional knowledge of legislation, procedures and guidance related to child protection, children in need and children in care.
• Make and contribute to complex decisions affecting the safety, wellbeing and quality of life of children and young people.
• Engage in direct work with service users and, where relevant, supervise or mentor other workers.
• Develop and lead effective partnership working with a range of stakeholders to support high-quality practice outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified and registered Social Worker with at least 5 years post qualification experience in statutory Children’s Services Social Work.
• Advanced knowledge of legislation, procedures and guidance related to child protection, children in need and children in care.
• Experience of working in a social care setting with direct work with service users.
• Experience of supervising or mentoring other workers is essential.
• Excellent communication and networking skills; ability to work in partnership and lead effective partnership working.

Other Information

Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Lead Officer, Vicki Lingard at [e-mail] or on 01724 296577.

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.

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