Regulation 44 Officer (Independent Children's Home Visitor) - Casual
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Casual / Seasonal / Bank / Permanently Variable hours
Working Pattern:
As and when required
Advert Start Date:
13/03/2025
Advert End Date:
27/03/2025 23:59
Salary:
Grade 8 SCP £40,476- £44,711 pa pro rata
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Stanfield Business Centre, Sunderland
Further Information
Regulation 44 Officer
Grade 8 (SCP 31-35) £40,476 - £44,711 per annum pro rata
Casual contract – a minimum of 2 homes per month.
Together for Children have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Independent Children's Home Visitor to carry out Regulation 44 Visits throughout our homes in Sunderland.
You will be conducting independent visits to Together for Children's residential children's homes in accordance with Regulation 44 of The Children's Home (England) Regulations 2015.
The role will involve producing reports about each visit that provides an opinion (with supporting evidence) as to whether children are effectively safeguarded, and the home is being conducted in a way that promotes children's wellbeing. You will also be providing recommendations for the improvement and enhancement of services in the interests of the children and young people we care for ensuring that the voices of children and young people are heard and reflected in reporting.
You will communicate with, and offer support and guidance to, our Registered Managers regarding compliance, continual improvement, and best practice within the homes.
Your role will involve producing and recording detailed reports that provide factual, evidence-based recommendations with rigorous follow ups.
Please be advised current employees of Together for Children are exempt from this post due to governing regulations of the job role.
This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.
Together for Children is committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse local communities that we support across Sunderland. We’re striving to build an inclusive workplace culture where all employees feel valued and diversity is celebrated by everyone.
As part of this commitment, we work collaboratively with our established employee networks:
• Accessibility Network
• LGBTQ+ Network
• Racial Equality Network
We welcome and encourage job applications from candidates regardless of their age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race, and background.
As well as an attractive and competitive salary, other benefits of working for Together for Children include agile working arrangements, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and a flexi-time scheme. A comprehensive health and wellbeing programme is also on offer to all employees.