Independent Chair - Safeguarding

Our client Leicester city council is looking for an Independent Chair to join their Safeguarding team.Job descriptionPredominantly for Initial and Review conferences however we do at times ask chairs to cover LAC reviews as required so someone with some knowledge of this would be good Conferences are hybrid with majority of initials in person and then we offer face to face to families for reviews and give them the option. Most of the initials will be at Halford House and then reviews if in person either at Halford or in the community at children''s centres dependant on risk and availability. Hybrid working as above - time outside of the meetings the chairs will predominantly work at home as admin/ virtual meetings No to part time unfortunately looking for someone full time. Condensed potentially although conferences are booked twice per day usually to start at 10am and 1pm. What you''ll do:As an independent chair, you will independently chair child protection conferences and quality assure the progression of child protection plans for children, Your leadership skills are essential to continue to drive quality services for children and their familiesWhat you''ll need:The ideal candidate will have substantial post qualifying experience in childcare. Through which experience you''ll have gained through and up-to-date understanding of childcare legislation, policy and practice guidance in the field of child protection and Looked After Children. In addition, you''ll have ..... full job details .....