Independent Reviewing Officer/ Cp Chair - Maidenhead, United Kingdom - Achieving for Children

Achieving for Children

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Maidenhead, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently.

As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government.

To find out more about us

We are responsible for the entire range of children's education, health and social care services in all three boroughs.

We use a Signs of Safety practice model and approach which ensures the voice of the child is at the heart of everything we do.

There's never been a better time to join AfC, we are growing our workforce, implementing new flexible working arrangements and have increased our virtual wellbeing offer.

We are looking for an independent chair for Child Protection Conferences, children in care reviews and complex strategy meetings ensuring that child's wishes and feelings are fully considered and appropriately weighted while taking into account the views of parents, carers and professionals in the required decision making.

About the role

The Independent Reviewing Officer/ Child Protection Chair will:

Ensure that reviews/conferences are chaired in line with Departmental and LSCP policy and procedures as well as Governmental guidance (e.g. Working Together).
In Child protection conferences, to make decisions about the risk of significant harm and where required ensure that an effective multidisciplinary Child Protection Plan is agreed upon, clarifying objectives to be met, by whom, in what timescales and to include contingencies.
To ensure attention is paid to children's participation and rights, eliciting their wishes and feelings in planning for them or reviewing their care arrangements. In particular to ensure that a child is seen independently when old enough and is aware of his/her right to complain and the possibility of advocacy.
To represent the Council at national and regional events on the development of strategy, policy and practice in relation to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children, when required.
To undertake any further duties consistent with the post, grade and objectives and work of the Quality Assurance & Safeguarding Service as directed by the Quality Assurance Manager.

About you

We are looking for an IRO and Independent CP Chair, who is passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable children and their families and will set high expectations for all professionals working with children.

You will Act as an Independent Chairperson in Children in Care Reviews overseeing the progression of timely and high-quality plans for those children in care by the local authority.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is a:

qualified social worker and registered with SW England
You must have significant IRO experience and be ready to step straight into the role
Have 5 years of postqualifying experience with Children and Families.

About our benefits

We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working.

In AfC you will also have access to:

29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years.
Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
Stable and supportive leadership
Hybrid and mobile working (between home and work) with latest technology to facilitate this
Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
Flexible working options helping to keep a good work life balance
A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
A range of staff benefits and discounts
An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway

To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children

Important Information

Right to work:
The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the GOV.UK website for right to work guidance.

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

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).