🩺 We’re Hiring – Independent Child Protection Chair (Independent Chair)
📍 Location: Milton Keynes
🔖 Reference – SCS824
🕒 Job Type: Locum – Full Time (37 hours per week)
💼 Start Date: ASAP
💰 Rate/Salary: £45.00 per hour

About the Role:
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Independent Child Protection Chair to join Milton Keynes Council on a full-time basis. This is a key safeguarding role offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-quality child protection practice within a well-established local authority.
The role is primarily office-based at the Civic Offices, Milton Keynes, with some flexibility to work from home between conferences where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities:
• Chair child protection conferences and related meetings in line with statutory guidance and local safeguarding procedures
• Ensure all discussions are child-focused, timely, and outcome-driven
• Provide independent oversight and professional challenge to ensure risks are clearly identified and addressed
• Ensure child protection plans are robust, proportionate, and focused on improving outcomes for children and young people
• Work collaboratively with social care, health, education, police, and partner agencies to support effective multi-agency decision-making
• Confidently manage complex and sensitive discussions, maintaining a professional and respectful approach
• Challenge practice constructively to promote continuous improvement and best practice
• Ensure accurate recording, quality assurance of plans, and adherence to statutory timescales and safeguarding standards

Requirements:
• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
• Significant experience of chairing child protection conferences within a local authority setting
• Strong understanding of child protection legislation, statutory guidance, and safeguarding procedures
• Excellent analytical, communication, and decision-making skills
• Confidence to provide independent challenge while maintaining effective professional relationships
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and sensitive multi-agency discussions

Why Join Us?
• Highly competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity to work in a pivotal safeguarding leadership role
• Flexible working arrangements between conferences
• Chance to make a meaningful impact on outcomes for children and families

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📝 Apply Now
To apply, please email the following documents to renjeet@supplycaresolutions.co.uk:
• Up-to-date CV
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK (Passport or Biometric Visa)
• Social Work England registration number
• National Insurance Number
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (registered on the Update Service)

📞 For Further Information:
Renjeet Kaur
Recruitment Consultant – Supply Care Solutions
📧 renjeet@supplycaresolutions.co.uk
☎ 0208 506 1111

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