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SalarySalary Range: £52,282 - £59,895 (pro rata)
Job Level: Level 5, Zone 1
Work Location: 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG
Hours per week: Part time - 18 hrs
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Wednesday 24 January 2024 23:59
Interviews to be held: Tuesday 6 February
Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion
Inclusive Recruitment Pilot
In keeping with Camden’s commitment to Conscious Inclusion, we are taking positive action to improve diversity at our senior levels. One of the measures we have committed to is making sure we don’t have any All-White shortlists for leadership roles.
The recruitment to this role will form part of that pilot, to support our desire to increase the number of staff from underrepresented groups in senior roles within the council. If you are a Black, Asian or Other Ethnic candidate and would like to self-declare this as part of our positive action commitments, please do so. For further information, please email the resourcing team at resourcing@camden.gov.uk
About us
Camden is listening to everyone, including you.
We’re giving a platform to people inside and outside our community. Because, we’re not just home to the UK’s fast-growing economy. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today. And we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all
The role
An opportunity has arisen for the right person to play a major role in developing and improving professional standards of practice within CSSW as Independent Reviewing Officer (Children Protection).
The position will be based within the Quality Assurance Unit, alongside Independent Reviewing Officers for d looked after children. The expectation will be for the post holder to demonstrate a high level of scrutiny and challenge at all levels about quality of practice for children in need of protection and to promote best outcomes for them.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.
About you
You will have significant safeguarding experience and good working knowledge of current legislation, regulations and guidance for Child Protection, children in need and looked after children.
We are looking for someone with extensive experience of chairing complex meetings. Additionally, excellent advocacy skills, collaboration with families, internal staff and partner agencies are essential.
Ideally, you will have senior/managerial experience of leading on multiple complex cases and supervision.
To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.
Working for Camden
We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting people, and we’ll redefine what a career can be.
If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk.
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' to see full details of our benefits.
Additional information
To view the Job Profile, please CLICK HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10301050/file/document?inline
To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.
Inclusion and Diversity
We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits'.
Asking for Adjustments
Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG
