Child Protection Co-ordinator
Somerset Council, North Wootton, Somerset
Child Protection Co-ordinator
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Somerset Council, North Wootton, Somerset
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 day ago, 28 Apr | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 8a7329d96c6943ebb0379e29d05e75d0
Location ref: North Wootton, Somerset
Full Job Description
- Lead and deliver specialist LADO and/or ISRO functions, overseeing highly complex safeguarding work.
- Chair statutory and multi-agency meetings, ensuring decisions are child-focused and acted upon.
- Provide independent scrutiny, quality assurance and escalation where practice needs improvement.
- Support, supervise and develop social work staff, promoting learning and best practice.
- Build strong partnerships with internal teams and external agencies., You will join Somerset Council's Children's, Families and Education directorate, working within a service focused on robust safeguarding and continuous improvement. The team works closely with partners to ensure timely, effective and child-centred outcomes.
You must be a qualified Social Worker and be registered with Social Work England. Extensive safeguarding and children's social care experience, with strong knowledge of statutory frameworks. Confidence in leading complex casework, providing professional challenge, and influencing senior leaders and partners.
Somerset Council operates a Dynamic Working approach, supporting flexible and collaborative ways of working.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/child-protection-co-ordinator-126755691