Safeguarding and Review Manager

We are currently looking for a Safeguarding and Review Manager. You will be working in Herefordshire for the council.

Monday - Friday

Shift Times

Temp Contract

Pay rates negotiable

Job Purpose

• To ensure the delivery of effective and purposeful planning for children in need within Herefordshire, including children in need of protection and children in need of accommodation
• To be responsible for the co-ordination and chairing of Child Protection Conferences, Looked After Children Reviews, Adoption Reviews and all other meetings as directed in statute, policy and procedures
• To quality assure the child protection process and looked after children process

Main Duties

• To provide consultation, advice and information to operational staff in the Children’s Services Directorate and in other agencies (as requested) on matters relating to Child Protection work
• To challenge Senior Managers where there are concerns around practice and process including raising specific issues and (LAC) cases with CAFCASS
• To contribute to the amendment and updating of Child Protection and Looked After Children Procedures and Interagency Guidance
• To provide independent chairing of child protection conferences and looked after children’s reviews
• To contribute to relevant meetings for children in need of support; protection; accommodation in line with statutory guidance
• To ensure that Child Protection Conferences and Looked After Children Reviews are arranged and chaired in accordance with existing procedures
• To ensure that the minutes of meetings are of a high and consistent standard
• To develop and maintain management information pertaining to child protection work

4Recruitment Services is a specialist recruitment agency for Qualified Social Workers and HealthCare Professionals. We offer:

• An excellent referral scheme of £250 for each successfully placed referral
• HCPC certified complimentary training
• 24 hour one on one specialist social work consultant based within your geographical area
• Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy or other Social Work vacancies in your area please contact Liam Murphy on liamm@4recruitmentservices.com