Practice Review Officer

Role Responsibility

The role of the Practice Review Officer is to support the child safeguarding practice review processes within the Kent Safeguarding Children Multi-agency Partnership (KSCMP). The postholder will manage specific, time-sensitive activities relating to the Rapid Review process and Local Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to contribute to the work of KSCMP with its efforts to safeguard children and demonstrate the impact of changes made because of embedding learning from practice reviews.

The successful candidate will manage a range of activities relating to the Local Child Safeguarding Practice Review (LCSPR) process, including Serious Incident Notifications, the KSCMP portal, creation of electronic case records, liaising with safeguarding partners and other organisations, and supporting the Rapid Review and LCSPR meetings.

You will hold a level 5 diploma (or equivalent) in childcare, Health, Social care, Youth Justice, Education, Youth Work, or a relevant field, with experience in a relevant role or evidence of relevant experience.

You will have the ability to review information to identify key patterns and trends. You will have sound organisational and project management skills. You will have good communication skills, both verbal and written as well as the ability to present complex information to a range of audiences. You will have knowledge and understanding of the statutory safeguarding partners responsibilities. You will also have knowledge and understanding of relevant policies, processes, and legislation as they relate to child safeguarding practice reviews and a sound knowledge of Kent safeguarding procedures and threshold criteria.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Contact Details

Jennifer Maiden-Brooks

Jennifer.maiden-brooks@kent.gov.uk

03000 416417

Alice McLean

alice.mclean@kent.gov.uk

03000 416466

About the Company

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds and faiths, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.