Qualified Social Worker - Child Protection Chair

Pertemps; England; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker and Child Protection Chair for a full-time, office-based position in the North West. Candidates will be tasked with chairing meetings, assessing risks, and supporting children's social care services. Applicants should have strong mediation and negotiation skills, be registered with Social Work England, and have at least 5 years of post-qualifying experience. Join a dedicated team focused on achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable children and families.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant access to roles nationwide

Online registration

Referral schemes and incentives

Ongoing compliance management

Reliable payroll

Qualifications

• At least 5 years post-qualifying experience.
• Proven experience in chairing meetings.
• Knowledgeable of Child Protection legislation and issues.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks and social care needs.
• Manage an agreed caseload.
• Chair child protection conferences and reviews.

Skills

Mediation

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Assessment

Creativity

Flexibility

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

Qualified Social Worker
Child Protection Chair

Location: North West

Pay rate: £45 per hour

We are looking for experienced and passionate Qualified Social Worker and Child Protection Chair. In this role, you will chair independently initial and review child protection conferences, children looked after reviews, and foster carer annual reviews. Ensuring all these reviews are within statutory time limits and conform to statutory guidelines is essential.

This is a full-time, office-based position. All candidates must be able to work on-site, as previous recruitment issues involved candidates unable to meet this requirement.

In accordance with social care legislation and local government requirements, you will support the delivery of person-centred, safe, and effective social care services. Using your professional knowledge and experience, you will make assessments and decisions about appropriate interventions, establishing and maintaining relationships with service users and agencies to meet their needs.

You will be committed to achieving positive and sustainable outcomes for children, striving to provide the best possible results and supporting children and families to thrive and flourish. Our priority is to protect the vulnerable and ensure efficiency.

Ideal candidate will be:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Experienced with children and families, including vulnerable groups
• Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking
• Knowledgeable of Child Protection legislation and issues
• Dedicated to continuous improvement
• Excellent in mediation and negotiation skills
• Skilled at building meaningful relationships
• Committed to high-quality service
• Experienced in multi-disciplinary, interagency work
• At least 5 years post-qualifying experience
• Proven experience in chairing meetings
• Relevant experience in children’s social care

In this role, you will:

• Assess risks and social care needs
• Manage an agreed caseload
• Use communication skills to achieve outcomes
• Develop individual care plans respecting diversity and dignity
• Support and advise unqualified staff and students

This is an agency post, and Pertemps offers:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide
• Online registration process
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance management
• Reliable payroll and more

This role is accessible from Manchester, Northwich, Ellesmere Port, Birkenhead, Wirral, Liverpool, Macclesfield, Skelmersdale, Wigan, Warrington, Bolton, Altrincham, Cheadle, Stockport, St Helens, Widnes, Crewe, Stoke-on-Trent, Winsford, Runcorn.

We recruit for all areas of Qualified Social Work. If this role isn’t suitable, contact us for other opportunities like IRO, BIA, MASH, Children in Need, Duty and Assessment, Child Protection Chair, Children Looked After, and more.

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