Principal Iro and Child Protection - West Midlands, United Kingdom - Walsall Council

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Principal IRO and Child Protection - Ref: CH Y)

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Principal IRO and Child Protection - Ref: CH02723

Grade 13 (£52,909 - £57,849) per annum

Contract:
Full time, permanent


An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced qualified social work practitioner to join our Safeguarding and Review service as our Principal Independent Reviewing Officer; this is a permanent full time position.

You will be managing a fully staffed, stable team of experienced IROs and conference chairs.


Working for Walsall Children's Social Care
Walsall is a great place to practice social work. We strive to provide the best services and outcomes for our children, young people and families and this been recognised by Ofsted who have graded us as GOOD

Ofsted told us that:

There is a strong corporate commitment and investment in children's services from the chief executive, lead member and other members to implement Walsall Council's priorities for children.

As a result, there is tangible progress and benefits for children, their families and the workforce.

There has been a significant reduction in social work caseloads so social workers spend more time with children and their families.

Workforce stability is good and results in fewer changes of social workers for children.


Our staff are our biggest resource and we want to invest in them We offer a comprehensive benefits package and offer internal and external leadership training programmes to support the development and growth of our management team.

We offer flexible working with a hybrid approach of home working and office based working to maintain our team support and culture.


Please note that we want our staff and management teams to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and welcome and will invest in the development of applicants from the global majority.


Further information

Closing date Tuesday 27th June 2023

Interviews week coming 3rd July 2023


This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers.

The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.


Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment.

Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for this role.


Primary Location:
GB-GB-WEST MIDLANDS


Work Locations:
BIRCHILLS CHILDRENS CENTRE BIRCHILLS & NORTH WALSALL CHILDRENS CENTRE BIRCHILLS ROADWALSALL WEST MIDLANDS WS3 1HJ


Job:
Social Care (HCPC)


Organisation:
Walsall Council BU


Job Posting:
Jun 19, 2023, 10:45:53 AM
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