Senior Child Protection Improvement Officer

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Kirkwall is seeking an Improvement and Reviewing Officer to enhance outcomes for children, young people, and families. This role involves chairing protection planning meetings and leading improvement initiatives within the council's health and care services. The successful candidate must possess significant experience in social work with children and child protection practices, demonstrate excellent communication abilities, and contribute to policy development. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including relocation expenses.

Benefits

Relocation expenses

Supportive community initiatives

State-of-the-art leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Relevant experience as a Social Worker with children and young people.
• Experience in child protection practice is essential.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Chair service users and review protection planning meetings.
• Lead improvement work within OHAC.
• Ensure multi-agency partners fulfill responsibilities towards vulnerable individuals.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Policy development

Education

Social Worker qualification

Job description

A local government authority in Kirkwall is seeking an Improvement and Reviewing Officer to enhance outcomes for children, young people, and families. This role involves chairing protection planning meetings and leading improvement initiatives within the council's health and care services. The successful candidate must possess significant experience in social work with children and child protection practices, demonstrate excellent communication abilities, and contribute to policy development. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including relocation expenses.