PAYE: £216.47 per day

Job Description

Job Title

Child in Need Reviewing Officer

Service Area

Family Support and Child Protection Service

Reports To

Assistant Director - Safeguarding

Job Purpose

To provide independent oversight and review of Child in Need (CIN) plans for children and families receiving services under Section 17 of the Children Act 1989. The post holder will ensure that plans are child-focused, outcome-driven, and effectively safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

The Child in Need Reviewing Officer will chair and facilitate Child in Need review meetings, monitor progress against agreed plans, challenge drift and delay, and promote high standards of practice across safeguarding teams.

Key Responsibilities

Child in Need Reviews

Chair Child in Need review meetings in accordance with local procedures and statutory requirements.

• Ensure the child’...