Job vacancy details
Independent Chair
| Employer | Surrey County Council | Reference | 1231693 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published | Tue 31/01/2012 14:25 PM | Closing Date | Sun 19/02/2012 23:59 PM |
| Working Pattern | Full Time, Permanent position | Hours | |
| Salary | £41,103 per annum (SP11) | CRB Check | Enhanced |
| Location | Fairmount House, Bull Hill, Leatherhead, KT22 7AH | ||
AN EXCITING TIME TO WORK IN SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
This vital role in the Safeguarding Children Unit will help ensure sound and effective practice across the professional network and promote child centred practice.
You will chair child protection conferences and looked after reviews as well as contribute to the work of the Surrey Safeguarding Children Board.
Substantial travel will be required – both within the county and further afield.
With a clear grasp of children’s rights and the need to achieve their participation, you’ll need extensive social work experience in both child protection and childcare, including legal work, together with excellent risk analysis, communication and IT skills and a proven ability to manage complex multi agency meetings. GSCC registration is essential.
An enhanced CRB disclosure and a Children’s and Adults barred list check will be required for this role.
For an informal discussion regarding this role please contact Caroline Alexander on 01372 833 334.
Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing Date: 19 February 2012
Equal Opportunities
We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice, reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.
Other Attributes
- Keywords: chair, independent
- Sector: Local Government
- Occupations: Care/Social Work, Legal, Management, Research/Analysis
- Location: Surrey
