Compliance Officer - London, United Kingdom - Omega Recruitment Group

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Description

Job Title :
Compliance Officer (PO1)

Job Category :
Social Care - Unqualified

Category :
Agency Workers - temporary

Level 1 Name :
CHILDRENS SERVICES (DIRECTORATE)

Job Category :
Social Care - Unqualified

Client Location :
Lambeth Town Hall

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00


Main Purpose


The Carer Compliance Officer, in conjunction with social workers, is responsible for ensuring the continuous compliance of Lambeth Foster Carers and Special Guardians.

This role supports the fulfillment of Lambeth Children's Service's legislative and internal procedural responsibilities.

The post holder works closely with fostering support, fostering recruitment, the special guardianship team, and the fostering panel to oversee compliance during the approval process and to ensure ongoing adherence to Lambeth's procedures for checks and medicals.

The post holder is also responsible for initiating and renewing DBS and Local Authority checks for Foster Carers, Special Guardians, their Adult household members, and nominated Backup carers, as well as other checks such as those with health visitors for prospective foster carers with young children and Ofsted for childminders.


Principal Accountabilities


1 To oversee and coordinate the completion of compliance checks for prospective foster carers, approved foster carers, connected persons carers, and special guardianship applicants, while also providing support to the Fostering Service in meeting legislative and accreditation standards and requirements.


2 This includes conducting initial verification checks for prospective foster carers, verifying documents, tracking progress of checks, responding to inquiries about check progress, case noting, and alerting staff to the outcome.


3 It also involves ensuring prompt action is taken to address any issues identified during the checking process, while adhering to fostering and data protection regulations and Lambeth Council procedures.

Additionally, the role involves contributing to the maintenance of accreditation, including coordinating and implementing carer file audit processes, maintaining the Carers Register Database under the direction of the Team Manager, and cross-referencing the Carers Register before commencing carer reviews.


4 The role also includes undertaking verification of Working with Children Checks, Police checks, Community Services checks, Local Authority checks, and Medical Checks for Lambeth carers and household members.


5 Developing and maintaining an alert system to chase checks with social workers and partner agencies, and escalating any checks that are likely not to be returned in the required timeframe to the service manager is also part of the job.


6 Finally, attending monthly supervision meetings with the Line Manager and completing the tasks identified at these meetings is required.

7 Identify personal learning needs, attend Fostering Service meetings, and participate in service evaluations and staff appraisals. Allocate specific tasks related to promoting the service and enhancing partnerships.

8 Collaborate with team members to maintain a positive and supportive environment. Research and communicate with providers, local authorities, and professionals regarding compliance checks for foster carers and special guardians. Maintain accurate records and produce timely management information reports.

9 Develop relationships with social workers, support staff, education, and health professionals to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.


10 Provide proactive advice and support on compliance and resources to staff and partners, including advising on processes and procedures, addressing queries, and ensuring compliance with standards.

11 Deliver briefing sessions to teams and groups, and produce literature and guidance on the teams role and processes. Stay informed on changes and developments in the social care field, particularly regarding carer compliance, legislation, GDPR, and confidentiality.

12 Collaborate effectively and respectfully with team members, foster carers, families, and professionals from diverse backgrounds.


Requirements:


Key Knowledge

  • Knowledge of IT and electronic systems
  • Knowledge of the Children Act and
- subsequent legislation relevant to the role

  • Knowledge related to the Compliance Documents and requirements for Foster Carers and Special Guardians.
  • Knowledge of the Local Authorities responsibilities towards children in care and
- care leavers with respect of accommodation.


Relevant Experience

  • Experience of working within a team/with children young people and their families.
  • Experience of working within a compliance environment
  • Effective organisational skills ability to manage and prioritise own work.
  • Experience of quality assurance processes/performance reporting.
Requirements A bachelor's degree or higher in Social Work and registration with the relevant professional regulatory b
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