Children's Rights Worker - Halifax, United Kingdom - Calderdale Council

Calderdale Council
Calderdale Council
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Halifax, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description
Application closing date
11/07/202- Location
Halifax

  • Salary
Scale 5/6, SCP 12-22, £24,496 - £29,439 per annum

  • Package
37 hours per week, permanent contract type

  • Job category/type
Council

  • Job description

Post Ref:
CC694

  • Please note: Priority will be given to at risk applicants from local authority employers.
  • Make a difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
  • By supporting children and young people who are in care, care leavers, and children involved in child protection conferences, you would be part of a team delivering a specialist service who are dedicated and committed to helping children.
  • The Children's Rights and Advocacy Service are looking to recruit an additional worker to join their statutory team.
  • We are seeking to appoint someone who has experience of supporting children and young people and can demonstrate their ability to work as part of a team.
  • There will be opportunities to develop knowledge and understanding of the legislation, policies and procedures that protect and promote the rights of children and young people in care, and care leavers.
  • Advocates represent children and young people, support them to navigate systems, and empower them to speak up and be heard.
  • Advocates work in the front line delivering positive outcomes for those they support.

The role includes:


  • Supporting and enabling children and young people's understanding of their rights and options to help them make informed decisions.
  • Empowering individuals to communicate their views, wishes, and feelings, and participate in decision making processes.
  • Supporting children and young people to make challenges or representations when necessary, including asking pertinent questions on their behalf.
  • We are seeking applicants with the required skills, and similar previous experience; however additional relevant training will be provided.
  • Please refer to the role profile for further details.
If you would like to find out more information about the role or for an informal discussion, please contact:

  • Angela Gill

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.- We offer flexible working hours to meet the needs and demands of the service, which will include occasional weekend and evening work.


Closing Date:

Tuesday 11th July 2023

  • Interview Date: Monday 24th July 2023
  • We may utilise digital interview methods. On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change. We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.
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