Purpose of role

Their role is to give advice and guidance to employers and voluntary organisations; liaise with the Police and other agencies, and monitor the progress of cases to ensure that they are dealt with as quickly as possible consistent with a thorough and fair process.

To attain this role you will

• have had experience at Team Manager Level
• hold a BA/BSc/MA in Social Work (or equivalent)
• be Social Work England (SWE) registered

Key knowledge, skills and abilities to be successful in this role

• to be able to take professional responsibility for the provision of a high quality service
• to be able to evidence a background of achieving positive outcomes for children within the social care system, ensuring that children are safeguarded through effective decision making and practice
• to have a firm knowledge base in data protection and consent policy
• to show strong demonstration of, response to and use of the escalation process and complaints pathway
• to be able to promote and raise up to date expectations about practice norms, identifying and helping resolve poor practice issues
• ability and skill in chairing complex meeting with multi-professionals