Summary

Responsibilities

• Allocate tasks to social workers and key professionals, ensuring implementation of decisions from ASV meetings.
  
• Ensure timely follow-up on actions agreed upon in chaired meetings.
  
• Chair and ensure the effectiveness of single and multi-agency meetings.
  
• Represent Children's Safeguarding & Social Care at multi-agency meetings.
  
• Conduct high-level risk assessments and ensure proportionate plans are in place.
  
• Contribute effectively to multi-agency meetings, including Police/Probation MAPPA panels.
  
• Provide consultation, advice, and challenge on safeguarding matters.
  
• Fulfil statutory duties related to allegations against staff or volunteers.
  
• Promote service standards for child-centered practice and continuous improvement.
  
• Contribute to strategy, policy, and training development for professionals.
  
• Lead and contribute to practice audits and case reviews.
  
• Promote evidence-based practice and stay updated with relevant legislation and guidance.
  
• Develop areas of specialisation in safeguarding and provide professional leadership.
  
• Ensure children and young people are aware of participation opportunities.
  
• Ensure the voices of children and parents are heard and contribute to service development.
  
• Maintain regular contact with agencies and ensure safeguarding policies are in place.
  
• Manage complex meetings involving sensitive issues and make critical decisions.
  
• Consider the unique heritage and background of children in planning and reviewing.
  
• Utilize information technology for workload management and record-keeping.
  
• Undertake additional duties as required, including deputising for the Quality Improvement Service Leader.
  
• Adhere to health and safety regulations, Data Protection/GDPR, and Council policies.
  
• Perform duties in line with Council's staff values, focusing on improving residents' lives.
  

• Experience in dealing with allegations against staff or volunteers.
  
• Strong understanding of safeguarding children and inter-agency responsibilities.
  
• Proven ability in quality assurance and service improvement.
  
• Experience in providing consultation and support to social workers and external agencies.
  
• Ability to lead projects and deliver training for childcare practice improvement.
  
• Competence in managing complex meetings and making critical decisions.
  
• Knowledge of legislation, regulations, and policies related to child welfare.
  
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
  
• Eligibility for a DBS enhanced check.