Child Protection Chair - Croydon, United Kingdom - Croydon Council

Croydon Council

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Croydon, United Kingdom

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Description

Job title:
Child Protection Chair

Department:
Children's Services

Location:
Croydon Council (CR0)

Grade / Salary:
Grade 16 £54,975- £57,102

Hours of work: 36 per week / Monday - Friday

Contract type: 12 months Fixed Term Contract/ Secondment

"Have you got the passion and drive to make positive changes in the lives of children and young people?"
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The Opportunity

Why Join Us

You will be offered a pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%
31 days' annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays
The team arrange meetings regularly to ensure all colleagues have the support required to fulfil their duties, they will use this time to problem solve complex cases
The ethos at Croydon is very much about working together to make positive change
The existing team have an excellent working relationship who support one another and can offer their expertise to new joiners
A hybrid working policy supports more of a worklife balance with the opportunity with both home and office working as well as working flexibly

About You

Expertise in working on Children in Need, and Children in Need of Protection.
Skills in chairing complex meetings.
The ability to manage complex information, contribute to plans and achieve excellent outcomes in service delivery.
High level analytical skills and ability to conceptualise in terms of outcomes.
Research knowledge of development and what works to help children.
Research knowledge of the impact on children of domestic abuse, parental substance misuse and unstable mental health.
Ability to work within a Systemic Framework.
Excellent level of written and oral communication skills.
Ability to inspire and lead in respect of good practice.
Able to influence and persuade effectively.
Able to engage and communicate with children, young people and parents

Recruitment and Selection Timeline
Shortlisting will take place WC 28th August 2023

Interviews will take place in person WC 4th September 2023

Recruitment and Selection Timeline
Shortlisting will take place WC 28th August 2023

Interviews will take place in person WC 4th September 2023

If you are a permanent existing member of staff, this role would be offered to you on a secondment basis.
**Equalities and Safeguarding Statement