Children's Rights Officer's

Do you have a passion for working with children and ensuring they are heard in our services and supported to have their voice heard? What does the role entail?

• Working directly with our young people, consulting and collaborating to understand and champion their voice. To inform and advise children and young people in care and those subject to child protection plans about their rights and responsibilities and to ensure that their voice is heard
• Advocating for the rights and interests of children and young people in our care about all aspects of childcare policy, planning and practice both at an individual level and contributing to wider development of childcare policy, planning and practice
• To develop and drive the provision of advocacy services for of children and young people who are on the edge of care, and for those who are subject to child protection planning.
• To champion advocacy services with professional staff, foster carers and other relevant persons, offering education, advice and support around issues relating to the rights of children and young people.
• To drive our practice ambitions focussed on working with children with disabilities.
  
  People with a genuine passion for working with children creatively and collaboratively to ensure their voice is heard and impacts decisions and services that affect them. Having skills in communicating with children and young people, being trauma informed and inclusive.
Either professional qualification relevant to working with children and families or substantial relevant experience together with evidence of the conceptual ability and written communication skills that would be commensurate with the achievement of a professional qualification at NVQ4 or above. We would like the candidates to be able to work outside of usual working hours occasionally and can drive to visit children and young people and have willingness to support participation events as and when required. To apply for this post, you must:
• Professional qualification relevant to working with children and families or substantial relevant experience of achievement of a professional qualification at NVQ4 or above. Registration with Social Work England Degree, DipSW or CQSW
• Ability to actively promote and uphold the rights, voices, and lived experiences of children and young people in care and those subject to safeguarding processes.
• Evidence of skills and experience in providing advocacy and support and enabling children and young people to meaningfully participate in decision-making forums, including reviews and child protection processes.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, support, and communicate with a diverse range of children and young people, including those in residential care, with disabilities, and from varied backgrounds.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding practices, childcare legislation, and the responsibilities of corporate parenting to inform effective practice.
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills, with the ability to work in partnership across services and challenge constructively to improve outcomes for children.
• Ability to work on one's own initiative and in close partnership with the other post holders to maintain computerised records and use information technology eg. Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
In addition, we also expect you to share and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a . Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following