Child Protection Chair

Child Protection Chair - Children Services - Croydon Council

Salary: Grade 16 £58,692 - £60,819

Permanent - 36 hours per week

Hybrid working

Job Purpose

To be responsible, in the role of Chairperson, for providing a safeguarding and reviewing service to children and young people who are subject to protection plans including where the concerns relate to extra familiar harm. To provide advice and consultation on issues of threshold and quality of services to all agencies involved in safeguarding children and young people.

Essential Requirements

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

Why Join Us
Our team consists of experienced, dedicated practitioners
We meet regularly to make sure everyone we work with has the support and knowledge needed to make a difference and be the difference to our families, communities and colleagues
At Croydon relationships matter and we are about strong partnerships and working together to make lasting positive change
We are an established team who can help you settle in and offer their expertise
You will have the support of an extremely knowledgeable understanding manager
You will have access to a busy, buzzy, committed workforce and work environment Opportunities to work from home and work flexibly provides you with more work-life balance
Opportunities to think together with your manager about career development
Support to help you grow, develop, learn and lead

Benefits
You will be valued for your skills and expertise, supported by the team of experienced professionals, as well as the management at Croydon Council, one of the largest employers in the borough. We also offer:

Highly competitive compensation package

Accredited Systemic Practice training

A range of CPD opportunities

29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more

A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%

Continuing Professional Development - genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career

Management development programmes

Investment into your wellbeing

Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes (Cycle Benefit Scheme, GymFlex, Retail Discounts and more)

We promote flexible & hybrid working arrangements where possible to support a healthy work-life balance.

To view the Child Protection Chair role profile click here

Closing date: Sunday 9 March

Disclaimer

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check which allows them to work with children.