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JOB-20241107-791d94d2 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Lead Child Protection Practitioner to work Full Time based in Redbridge. The salary for this Lead Child Protection Practitioner job is up to £59,646 per annum. Main duties: • Have an applied understanding of what constitutes a child suffering actual or likely significant harm. To consider the severity, duration and frequency of any abuse, degree of threat, coercion, or cruelty, the significance of others in the child’s world, including all adults and children in contact with the child., • Know the limits and strengths of their personal expertise and agency remit. They will work collaboratively and proactively with multi-agency practitioners to build an accurate and comprehensive understanding of a child’s daily life and family., • Responsible for deciding what action to take and how to proceed following the child protection investigation, ensuring decisions are made based on the multi-agency discussions and informed by the voice of the child., • Consider the evidence presented to a conference, make judgements about the likelihood of a child suffering significant harm in future and decide whether the child is at continuing risk of significant harm., • Share and analyse in an inter-agency conference the information which has been obtained about the child’s developmental needs, and the parents capacity to respond to these needs to ensure the child’s safety and promote the child’s health and development within the context of the wider family and environment., • The decision on whether the child will be considered for a child protection conference will be made subject to a child protection plan, giving independent consideration to the professional’s views at the meetings., • Ensure a complete and correct of the discussion and decisions of the child protection conference, including any dissent. The conference chair is accountable for this record’s content and its timely distribution., • A social Work Qualification or equivalent., • Understanding of relevant legislation.

Ofsted Regulated Service | Up to £60,000 Salary + Performance & Ofsted Bonus Have you dreamed of leading a childrens residential service where your leadership genuinely transforms lives? This role offers the opportunity to guide a dedicated team, deliver exceptional care, and shape a nurturing environment where children and young people can thrive. We are seeking a passionate, values-driven Registered Manager to lead our Ofsted-regulated service. You will join an organisation committed to quality, integrity, continuous improvement, and outstanding outcomes for children. Working closely with an experienced Operations Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving excellence, safeguarding young people, and ensuring the home operates to the highest standards. The Role Registered Manager As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for leading the Ofsted-regulated service and ensuring the highest standards of service delivery. In keeping with the company ethos, you will focus on quality, excellent service delivery, business development and commercial success. You will be accountable to the Operations Director and play a key role in shaping the future of the home. Safeguarding Comply with Safeguarding Childrens procedures at all times Promote an honest and open culture Ensure all safeguarding risks are acted upon immediately with appropriate action taken Health & Safety Comply with Health & Safety policies and procedures Ensure the service meets all mandated training and compliance targets General Responsibilities Manage a fully compliant service in line with all legislation and regulation Ensure financial viability in accordance with Ofsted requirements Adhere to organisational policies and procedures Promote and protect the reputation of the organisation Maintain professionalism, integrity, respect and confidentiality Participate in the managers out-of-hours on-call rota Duties & Responsibilities Customer Care & Quality Demonstrate passion and commitment to excellent support and quality Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations, company policies and standards Achieve and maintain at least a Good Ofsted rating, with Outstanding as the goal Deliver the highest standards of person-centred childcare focused on best outcomes Provide evidence of quality assurance and best practice Leadership & Management Provide leadership and coaching in childcare practice Demonstrate strong and effective leadership at all times Inspire, motivate and build a highly skilled and engaged workforce Ensure effective deployment of staff and resources Provide feedback to the Operations Director on service performance, incidents and improvements Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders Business & Commercial Performance Manage financial viability and meet (or exceed) agreed targets Positively promote and market the service Build excellent working relationships with stakeholders Lead on enquiries, referrals and new business opportunities Contribute to the overall success of the organisation Continuous Improvement & Innovation Lead a culture of continuous improvement and best practice Promote a learning culture and support staff development Seek opportunities for innovation to maintain a resilient and sustainable service Celebrate and share success across the organisation Requirements The successful candidate must be approved by the appropriate statutory body and meet Ofsted registration requirements. Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience In line with Regulation 28 Fitness of Manager, you must: Be of integrity and good character Have the appropriate experience, qualifications and skills to manage the home effectively Be physically and mentally fit to manage the home Have at least 2 years experience (within the last 5 years) in residential childcare Have at least 1 years experience supervising or managing staff Hold (or be working toward) the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Skills & Competencies Leadership and management excellence Strong problem-solving and decision-making Financial acumen and commercial awareness Excellent verbal and written communication Ability to plan, prioritise and manage workload Confident use of ICT Attributes Empowering, approachable and resilient leader Passionate about excellence and best outcomes Champion of independence and person-centred practice Confident, influential and inspiring Professional and committed Apply Today If you are a committed, child-centred Registered Manager ready to lead a high-quality Ofsted-regulated service, we would love to hear from you. This is your opportunity to shape a home where your leadership directly influences brighter futures for children and young people. When advertising temporary roles, Net Temps acts in its capacity of an employment business. Net Temps Limited supplies temporary, freelance and permanent labour to the social care, construction, precast and manufacturing industries across the UK. Combined, our staff have over 160 years experience placing candidates in roles that match their career expectations. Trading for over 25 years we have the client connections to assist your next move. Net Temp is an equal opportunities employer. Our policy is to recruit a diverse workforce and follow the guidelines of the Equality Act. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. JBRP1_UKTJ