Child Protection Advisor
- Posted 17 January 2023
- Salary £55000 - £58000 per annum + Additional Benefits
- LocationNorth London
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Social Work
- ReferenceTM170120233_1673973444
- Contact NameTom McKenna
Job description
A North London based Local Authority is looking for a Child Protection Advisor to join their Child Protection Conference Team. As the Child Protection Advisor, you will chair both Child Protection Conferences and Contextual Safeguarding Child in Need meetings. This role is a full-time, and permanent position.
You will be joining this local authority's vision on supporting Children and Young people to make them feel safe and secure. As the ideal Child Protection Advisor will be an experienced social work practitioner with substantial post-qualification experience in statutory children's social work. You will need to be committed and have the drive to match this Local Authority's ambitions.
Benefits for you as the Child Protection Advisor:
- 30 Days Annual leave
- Excellent Travel package
- Pension Scheme
- Progression Opportunities
- Healthcare scheme
- Retention bonus
- Additional benefits
Your responsibilities as the Child Protection Advisor:
- Provide safeguarding advice to practitioners
- Work closely with partner agencies
- Monitor, support and improve practice
- Develop young people's involvement in their own meetings
Requirements of you as the Child Protection Advisor:
- A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
- A valid registration with Social Work England
- Safeguarding/child protection experience
- Must hold a full UK Driving Licence
Location: North London
Salary: up to £58,000
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031100 or tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
If this position isn't what you are looking for, but you are looking to make a move within Social Work, get in touch, as we have many other opportunities!