We are working closely with a local authority in Lambeth to assist with the appointment of a CIN reviewing officer, on a 3-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £215.47- £292.45 per day

Summary:

The Child in Need (CIN) Reviewing Officer provides independent oversight and quality assurance of Child in Need plans for children and families receiving services under Section 17 of the Children Act 1989. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that Child in Need plans are child-centred, outcome-focused, and effective in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Working across safeguarding services, the Reviewing Officer chairs Child in Need review meetings, monitors the quality and effectiveness of interventions, challenges drift and delay, and promotes high standards of practice through constructive scrutiny and professional challenge. The role requires strong analytical skills, sound professional judgement, and the ability to work collaboratively with children, families, practitioners, and partner agencies to improve outcomes for vulnerable children.

Responsibilities:

• Chair and facilitate Child in Need review meetings in accordance with statutory requirements, local procedures, and best practice guidance.
• Ensure the child's voice, wishes, feelings, and lived experiences remain central to all review processes and decision-making.
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of Child in Need plans to determine whether identified outcomes are being achieved.
• Ensure review meetings are inclusive and encourage meaningful participation from children, parents, carers, and relevant professionals.
• Identify cases where escalation to Child Protection procedures, legal planning meetings, or alternative interventions may be required.
• Maintain accurate electronic case records in accordance with Council policies and data protection legislation.

Qualifications:

• Social Work qualification, including Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, or Equivalent recognised qualification.
• Current registration with the relevant professional regulator, such as Social Work England.

Essentials:

• Significant post-qualification experience within Children's Social Care.
• Experience working with children and families presenting with complex needs and multiple vulnerabilities.
• Experience undertaking quality assurance, auditing, reviewing, or evaluating practice.
• Thorough knowledge of the Children Act 1989, particularly Section 17 duties.
• Knowledge of Child in Need processes, safeguarding frameworks, and statutory guidance.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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