Child Protection Chair – Children Services – Croydon Council
Permanent – 36 hours per week
Job Purpose
To be responsible, in the role of Chairperson, for providing a safeguarding and reviewing service to children and young people who are subject to protection plans including where the concerns relate to extra familiar harm. To provide advice and consultation on issues of threshold and quality of services to all agencies involved in safeguarding children and young people.
Essential Requirements
1. Expertise in working on Children in Need, and Children in Need of Protection.
2. Skills in chairing complex meetings.
3. The ability to manage complex information, contribute to plans and achieve excellent outcomes in service delivery.
4. High level analytical skills and ability to conceptualise in terms of outcomes.
5. Research knowledge of development and what works to help children.
6. Research knowledge of the impact on children of domestic abuse, parental substance misuse and unstable mental health.
7. Ability to work within a Systemic Framework.
8. Excellent level of written and oral communication skills.
9. Ability to inspire and lead in respect of good practice.
10. Able to influence and persuade effectively.
11. Able to engage and communicate with children, young people and parents.
Why Join Us
Our team consists of experienced, dedicated practitioners. We meet regularly to ensure everyone we work with has the support and knowledge needed to make a difference to our families, communities and colleagues. At Croydon, relationships matter, and we focus on strong partnerships and working together to make lasting positive change. You will have the support of an extremely knowledgeable manager and access to a committed workforce and work environment. Opportunities to work from home and work flexibly provide you with a better work-life balance. We also support your career development.
Benefits
* Highly competitive compensation package.
* Accredited Systemic Practice training.
* A range of CPD opportunities.
* 29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and the option to purchase more.
* A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%.
* Investment into your wellbeing.
* Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes (Cycle Benefit Scheme, GymFlex, Retail Discounts, and more).
We promote flexible & hybrid working arrangements where possible to support a healthy work-life balance.
Disclaimer
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check which allows them to work with children.
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