Child Protection Officer

Position: Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week
Salary £43,152 – £45,807

Camden Council is an exciting, dynamic and ‘cutting edge’ place to work. We have a bold ambition to tackle long-term inequality and make a real and lasting difference to people living in Camden.

We are seeking an exceptional and experienced social work professional to act as lead officer for child protection work within Family Services and Social Work(FSSW).This dynamic role will contribute to the on-going development of high quality child protection practices which meet both performance targets and practice standards.

• Diploma in social work or equivalent qualification.
• HCPC registration.

Ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.

Experience in chairing case conferences or similer complex meetings.

Ability to offer advice and consultation on child protection matters.

At least 6 years experience of social work practice including supervision and managing staff within a childcare service.

Knowledge and understanding of child care legislation

Ability to present information and advice clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.

Experience of and understanding of the role of quality assurance within childcare practice

An up to date knowledge and understanding of new developments and challenges in social work



Camden _ Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community._

Camden_ is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment._

This role is subject to an Enhanced CRB

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How to apply : **



To apply for this job please follow the “Apply for this job” link. As part of the application form you will be asked to explain how you meet the key requirements for this role listed in the advert. When explaining how you meet each of the requirements, please give examples that clearly demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience. When writing your examples give a brief description of the situation or task but focus on the actions you took and the result of your actions.

Closing date for applications: Monday 22nd October 2012, 23.59

Interviews to be held: Thursday 8th & Friday 9th November 2012 (PM)

Please quote reference: LBC 2229

For further information about this role, please refer to the Job Profile.

The postholder will be lead on developing a good,consistent and effective child protection practice that meets children’s needs, legal responsibilities within the departmental and safeguarding board.
In order to apply for this role you will be a qualified Social Worker with a least 6 years post qualifying experience which will include experience of staff supervision and management. You will be able to demonstrate a proactive nature and will be able to use your own initiative to improve the provision of care for children.

You must be able to demonstrate that you have advanced skills and knowledge within childcare practice and have extensive experience of chairing complex meetings.