Children's Rights OfficerConnect2Hackney • Hackney, ENG, GB
Children's Rights Officer
Connect2Hackney • Hackney, ENG, GB
19 days ago
Job type
- Temporary
Job descriptionProvide independent advocacy, ensuring young people understand their rights and entitlements. Support and mediate on complaints, escalating to formal complaints where appropriate. Attend meetings with or on behalf of young people to ensure their views are represented. Deliver return‑from‑missing interviews and help young people develop personalised safety plans. Work collaboratively with social work units, Children's Legal Services, the Children's Commissioner and other key partners. Support participation work including the Hackney Children in Care Council. Produce high‑quality reports, maintain accurate records, and identify themes to support service development. Deliver training and group sessions around exploitation, relationships, emotional wellbeing, and other key topics. A professional qualification in social work, youth work, teaching, health, advocacy, or similar. Strong experience providing advocacy to children and young people. Detailed knowledge of legislation around children's rights, Children Act complaints, and advocacy standards. Experience working with children from diverse backgrounds, including those at risk of exploitation or who frequently go missing. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage children of all ages and abilities. Confidence working with senior stakeholders, elected Members, and external bodies. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload under pressure. A commitment to equality, anti‑discriminatory practice, and safeguarding. An enhanced DBS is required for this role.
Job Description
Children's Rights Officer
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Pay : £33.64ph Umbrella
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Location : Hackney
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Start : ASAP, Full‑time, 12 month contract
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Are you passionate about ensuring that children and young people are listened to, protected, and empowered?
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We are seeking an experienced Children's Rights Officer to join Hackney's Children & Families Service, playing a key role in advocating for looked after children, care leavers, and young people returning from missing episodes.
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The Role
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As a Locum Children's Rights Officer, you will :
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- Champion the voice, wishes and feelings of children and young people across all forums that affect them.
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If you're passionate about empowering young people and making their voices heard, we'd love to hear from you.
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Please reach out to Jordan Peat, Talent Partner -
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Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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