Children's Rights Worker x 2 (CDC)

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Doncaster City Council are seeking to recruit 2 Children’s Rights Workers to work with our children and young people in the areas of Advocacy, and Participation.

The role is both varied and challenging and gives you the chance to make a significant impact on our services.

You will work alongside our other Children’s Rights Workers in the areas of Advocacy and Participation providing crucial advocacy on behalf of children and young people that helps them to have their voices heard in child protection conferences, looked after children’s reviews and care plans etc as well as supporting them through the complaint’s procedure when necessary. An understanding of relevant legislation and or a qualification in advocacy would be advantageous.

The successful applicant will be experienced in working with children and young people using consultation and participation to improve services. Increasing access to a wide range of educational and social activities will be an essential part of the role. The work will be ideally suited to someone able to communicate well with a range of audiences, a strong team player who is also able to work autonomously. An understanding of the needs of looked after children is necessary.

We want to make sure that our children and young people have an influential voice in service design and delivery and that we learn from their experiences and views. In the role, you will work directly with children and young people aged using a range of tools to understand their views. This includes children with disabilities.

You will support children to attend groups, conferences, reviews and plans, and work together with social workers, IRO’s and a range of other professionals to maximise take up of advocacy. You will also maintain accurate records of outcomes and contribute to the delivery of reports.

There may also be occasions where you will provide support to our Independent Visitor Co-ordinators in the recruitment and training of volunteers to become a buddy to looked after children and young people.

You will work under the supervision of the Team Manager to provide an enabling service which meets the needs of our children and young people. We are a flexible, committed team, and with us you’ll benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the Job Description and Person Specification.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes. Visit our Working in Doncaster - City of Doncaster Council page to find out more.

Shortlisting will take place on the 9th and 10th April 2024, and interviews taking place on the 16th April 2024.

For more information or for an informal chat about the post please contact Tracey Cusack on 07980322047.

Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.