Child Protection Chair

Our client Knowsley MBC is looking for a Child Protection Chair to join their team.Ensure the maintenance of the child protection and looked after children management systems, in line with legislative requirements, Department for Education regulation/guidance and the service areas policies and proceduresManage allocated resources in a timely, cost effective and performance orientated manner. In particular, be responsible for challenging and reporting on where services do not meet the required standards.Monitor the accuracy of the information held regarding Children who are on a Child Protection Plan and Children who are Looked After.Conduct Child Protection Conferences and Looked After Children Reviews in line with legislation, Policy and ProcedureConduct audits of work as outlined in Knowsley''s Quality Assurance and Learning framework and Reg 44 visits to Care Homes where requested.Have a significant role in the improvement of standards and quality across agencies through influence the chairing role. Participate in the regular collection, collation, analysis and reporting of performance management information which meets the needs of the service area, the wider Council and service usersPersonally conduct case reviews / investigations, recommending changes to procedure and practice in light of experience and in accordance with legislation and best practiceUndertake individual case management reviews pursuant to Chapter 8, Working Together to Safeguard Children and represent ..... full job details .....