Child Protection Lead Officer, West Lothian Civic Centre, 505.17 - WEL10441

Advert 36 hrs per week, 52.14 weeks per year - Permanent We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds West Lothian Council are looking for an individual who has a combination of professional knowledge, leadership ability, interpersonal skills and personal qualities to manage the complex safeguarding responsibilities attributed to the Child Protection Lead Officer role. The Lead Officer will support the implementation of the core functions of the Child Protection Committee consistent with section 4.13 Protecting Children and Young People : Child Protection Committees, 2005. Directly accountable to the Child Protection Committee and managed by the Chairperson, the Lead Officer will be responsible for maintaining an independent...