Job Title: Lifelong Links Project Lead (LBHF612822)
Salary range: £48,747 – £51,783 per annum
Contract Type: 36 hours per week, Permanent
Closing date: 19 November 2023
Interview date: 04 December 2023
Hammersmith & Fulham, rated nationally by Ofsted as one of the top Local Authorities, we never stop moving forward. Our ambition is to focus even more on increasing the quality of our practice and the work with children, young people, and families to sustain positive change. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision.
Looking for a new challenge? An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Safeguarding, Review and Quality Assurance Service, for a Project Lead to implement and deliver the new Lifelong Links service.
Lifelong Links work aims to create lasting support networks for care experienced children and young people. The approach draws upon a combination family finding and the family group conference model to identify and engage relatives and other supportive adults, who are willing to make a lasting commitment to looked after members of their family.
We are looking to recruit a highly skilled individual who has an in-depth understanding and substantial experience of complex children’s safeguarding and care planning, as well as experience of project management, supervising staff and delivering family group conferences.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and dynamic service, offering you comprehensive training and development opportunities.
Our mission is to be the best council. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision. If you’re looking to develop your career in a fast paced, professional environment whilst making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Role Responsibilities:
As the Lifelong Links Project Lead, you will lead on developing, implementing and delivering the Lifelong Links service in Hammersmith & Fulham.
- The post holder will act in a consultative and advisory capacity to front line social workers, managers and partners, and oversee the referral process.
- The post holder must have the ability to develop strong relationships and work in partnership across the professional network, whilst remaining independent. Excellent engagement and verbal and written communication skills are therefore essential.
- The successful candidate needs to be analytical, motivated, and have the confidence to work autonomously.
- The Lifelong Links Project Lead will be responsible for collecting and analysing data and managing the feedback and evaluation process.
- The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of children’s safeguarding legislation, policies and procedures is essential and be able to apply these to the Lifelong Links service.
- This challenging and flexible role will provide the opportunity to deputise for the manager to ensure the continued robust delivery of the service.
Please refer to the Role Profile for more information.
Application process
To apply please click here. For an informal discussion please contact: Belinda Clarke, Family Group Conference Manager via 07741982927 or email at BELINDA.CLARKE@LBHF.GOV.UK