Family services occupations Work, Jobs in Kingsclere, Ham (with Salaries)

Independent Reviewing Officer/Senior Lead Child Protection Professional
West Berkshire Council —Newbury
- Up to £63,771 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
4d
OUTREACH WORKER/SENIOR OUTREACH WORKER (West Berkshire)
Berkshire Women's Aid —Newbury
- £25,225 - £28,288 a year
- Part-time
- In-person
Quick apply
4d
Lead Child Protection Practitioner
West Berkshire Council —Newbury
- £41,771 - £48,226 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Analysis skills
- Experience working with children
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
12d
Children's Support Worker
I Choose Freedom —Farnborough
- £25,194.00 - £26,227.50 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Driving
- Conflict management
- Sick pay
Quick apply
4d
Family Support Worker
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity —Thames Valley
- £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Domestic Abuse Refuge Worker (Women)
Southern Domestic Abuse Service —Basingstoke
- £26,805.75 - £27,464.70 a year
- Full-time
13h
Domestic Abuse Practitioner (Reading)
Berkshire Women's Aid —Reading
- £25,225 - £29,740 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
Quick apply
14d
Domestic Abuse Specialist
Aurora New Dawn —Abingdon
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Quick apply
6d
Victims First Officer - Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC)
Thames Valley Police —Calcot
- £31,245 a year
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
11d
Best Start Inclusion Practitioner
West Berkshire Council —Reading
- £30,024 - £36,363 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
17h
Social Worker
West Berkshire Council —Newbury
- Up to £50,075 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Social Worker - Integrated Assessment Team
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £47,152 - £52,075 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
Social Worker – Children’s Assessment Service South
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL —Abingdon
- £38,220 - £45,091 a year
- Part-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker (Adults) Winchester*
Southern Domestic Abuse Service —Winchester
- £26,805.75 - £27,464.70 a year
- Full-time
Safeguarding Team Member
St John Ambulance —Reading
- Weekend availability
Family Safeguarding Recovery Worker
Turning Point —Didcot
- £27,981 - £32,416 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Travel
- Annual leave
5d
Child Protection Chair and Independent Reviewing Officer (pay award pending)
Bracknell Forest Council —Bracknell
- £62,783 - £64,989 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Work from home
10d
Social Worker
Hampshire County Council —Alton
- £40,643 - £51,827 a year
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
Social Worker/Senior Practitioner - Family Support and Safeguarding - South Oxfordshire
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL —Milton
- £38,220 - £49,282 a year
- Part-time
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Social Worker - Together for Families Team
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £47,152 - £52,075 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work

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Independent Reviewing Officer/Senior Lead Child Protection Professional

West Berkshire Council -
Newbury

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Job details

Full-time
Up to £63,771 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

English
Experience working with children
Child welfare experience
Child safeguarding
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Salary

Up to £63,771 (including a market supplement of 3K) per annum (Grade L)

Contractual hours

Basis

Full Time

Package

Permanent

Job category/type

Children Social Care

Date posted

30/07/2026

Job reference

REQ00001232

Are you passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for children and young people?

West Berkshire Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Independent Reviewing Officer/Lead Child Protection Professional to join our Quality Assurance and Safeguarding Service. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people, working alongside a team of professionals committed to delivering high-quality services.

The Role

As an Independent Reviewing Officer/Lead Child Protection Professional, you will be responsible for:

Ensuring effective oversight and scrutiny of individual cases through the Independent Reviewing Officer function.
Leading and coordinating Child Protection Conferences to safeguard children from harm.
Working collaboratively with Service Managers to ensure appropriate levels of safeguarding and quality of care.
Providing expert advice and guidance on safeguarding issues.
Contributing to the overall quality assurance processes within the Children and Family Services.
You will play a crucial role in reviewing progress against children's plans and ensuring that children and young people’s views are heard and taken into account.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

Extensive experience working within a Children and Family Services environment, with a strong background in safeguarding and child protection.
Qualified Social Worker with appropriate registration.
In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and best practices.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and professionals.
Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to manage conflicting priorities.
Experience in leading and facilitating multi-agency meetings.
Ability to analyse complex information and make informed decisions.

Why Work for West Berkshire Council?

West Berkshire Council offers a range of excellent employment benefits, including:

Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
Access to a wide range of relevant training and development opportunities.
Local Government Pension Scheme.
Family-friendly policies.
A range of local discounts.
You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 30 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

For an informal discussion to learn more about the role, please contact Nicola Robertson on 07500 097122 or email [email protected]

This post is a Sensitive Post for the purpose of the Local Government Housing Act 1989 and the post-holder is therefore restricted from engaging in any prescribed political activities. In summary, this means that you are prohibited from holding political office and from involvement in any political activity within or outside the workplace. Full details of the restrictions can be found in the Council’s Policy and Guidance on Politically Restricted Posts.

This role requires the incumbent to have a car available at work to undertake his/her duties as they will be expected to undertake at least 1500 business miles per year. Essential Car User status attracts a lump sum allowance paid on a monthly basis and will be reviewed annually to ensure only employees driving 1500 miles or more receive this allowance

Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career.

Explore everything that a career with West Berkshire Council has to offer here: Working with Us

Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How to apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

West Berkshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share these values. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. This role involves regulated activity with children. As such, appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the relevant Barred List(s).

In this post you will be required to maintain continuous registration with the DBS Update Service for the duration of your employment.

This privacy notice applies to job applicants applying for vacancies with West Berkshire Council https://info.westberks.gov.uk/pnapplications

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