Conference Chair (Childrens Cap)

Who You Are Do you love working with children and young people? Are you seeking a new challenge to advance your social work career and knowledge? You should be someone who appreciates working in an environment that values equality and diversity, and has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted. You are an experienced and qualified Social Worker with management experience, registered with Social Work England. You have a solid knowledge of policy, legislation, and recognized best practices, embodying a strong commitment to multi-agency collaboration and child-focused work. What the Job Involves This is an exciting opportunity in the Safeguarding Quality Assurance Team, for a full-time temporary position (approximately 4 months). As an Independent Child Protection Chair and Local Authority Designated Officer, you will join an experienced and supportive team. The role involves chairing initial and review conferences, ensuring effective information sharing and smart plans to manage risks, and create positive outcomes for children, young people, and families. Additionally, you will act as LADO on a duty system, making decisions on initial referrals, and chairing and reviewing case work. Your work will focus on supporting social care teams and partners, challenging them constructively when needed, with a focus on strong quality assurance. Skills Extensive experience in chairing complex meetings Strong quality assurance experience Ability to manage difficult conversations Experience in decision-making and information sharing Commitment to multi-agency collaboration Child-focused practice

Location: Worcester, WR5 2NP, GB

Posted Date: 7/7/2025