Children''s Independent Reviewing Officer - Safeguarding

Our client Manchester city council is looking for a Children''s Independent Reviewing Officer to join their Safeguarding team.Key Role Accountabilities: Effectively chair complex multi-agency child protection meetings, analysing risk and producing SMART plans to safeguard children.Facilitate the contribution of children, young people and parent/carers in complex meetings through communicating sensitively and effectivelyQuality assure, challenge and evaluate the effectiveness of child protection and multi agency plans including timely use of the dispute resolution process to prevent driftEffectively resolve conflicts and undertake negotiations with colleagues while maintaining independence and keeping the child''s interest as the paramount factor in making decisions.Monitor the performance of the Local Authority as a Corporate Parent by setting clear targets via independent scrutiny and oversight of children''s cases.Work collaboratively with partners to deliver high quality single agency and multi agency training in relation to Child in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children.Work collaboratively with partners, colleagues and stakeholders to develop single agency and multi agency policy and procedures.Work independently to evaluate plans and make appropriate decisions which safeguard children and promote their welfare.Personal commitment to continuous self development and service improvement.Through personal example, open commitment and clear action, ensure ..... full job details .....