Job Information
It is an exciting time to join Northumberland County Council. Do you want a challenging and rewarding career with real opportunities to change the lives of people in Northumberland? If you are dynamic, dedicated, and enthusiastic, then we would like to hear from you.
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, an opportunity has arisen for a Child Protection Advisor/Independent Reviewing Officer to join our supportive and dedicated team.
We have a central base in County Hall, with some flexibility to work from home. We have access to hot desk facilities in other localities and work closely with other external agencies. We have high quality administrative support and are a supportive and friendly team!
The role of the IRO/CP advisor makes an important contribution to outcomes for cared for children and those subject to Child Protection Plans. The role is primarily focused on quality assurance and the formulation of plans for each cared for child and for children deemed to be at risk of significant harm.
The post has a countywide brief, so there will be a significant travelling requirement.
Using the Signs of Safety model, Northumberland is a family and child focused Authority with strong effective management and leadership.
For an informal discussion, please contact Louise Dawson (Senior IRO) on 07809 677 521 or email Louise.Dawson@northumberland.gov.uk
The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Full details can be found in the attached job description and person specification.
What will Northumberland offer you?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
- Essential Car User allowance.
- A competitive salary (dependent on experience).
- Access to flexi scheme.
- A commitment to flexible working and flexibility around family and caring commitments,
- A generous pension scheme.
- A generous annual leave package of 26 days increasing to 31 after 5 years' service.
- Access to the Blue Light Card scheme.
- Access to a wide range of staffing networks and advanced emotional wellbeing.
- Hybrid working.
- Local government discount schemes are available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands.
- Access to car lease scheme following the probation period.
- Free parking at council offices.
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Further information
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications
