Independent Decision Makers Care Planning and Protection (Permanent) (2x Posts) - REN11310

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of a new service development within Renfrewshire.

We are looking for innovative, enthusiastic, and experienced practitioners to be part of a team responsible for complex planning and decision making in relation to children who require to have a Child Protection Meeting or Looked After Review. The role will undertake this critical function in respect of children in need of care and protection.  It will provide quality assurance across the service, identify when practice improvements are required and feed this into ongoing service development work.

As an Independent Decision Maker (IDM) you will lead the effective delivery of council priorities to vulnerable children involved in Child Protection or Looked After process.   Your role will be to carry out statutory reviews for Looked After Children and chair Child Protection Planning Meetings (CPPM).  You will take the lead in promoting and further developing high standards in review processes and CPPM’s through quality assurance monitoring and training within Children's Services and with partner agencies. 

You will need to have a good knowledge of Care Planning and Reviewing regulations, a good understanding of current safeguarding and child protection issues; underpinning guidance and legislation relating to children. 
 

You must be a qualified Social Worker, registered with the SSSC and have significant experience in working within children’s settings. You should have knowledge and experience of management and supervision of people and be able to demonstrate influencing skills and a capacity to work under pressure and as part of a team.  Above all, you must be able to demonstrate your passion and commitment to improving outcomes for the children and families within Renfrewshire.

If you wish to discuss this post please contact Alison Fleming, Senior Manager, Quality Assurance  alison.fleming@renfrewshire.gov.uk.