Child Death Overview Panel (CDOP) Coordinator – Adults Services

The postholder will be responsible for coordinating the Child Death Review (CDR) process within City and Hackney, as well as across the wider CDR footprint. New CDR processes are being implemented, which may result in the centralization of this role, and this will be discussed with the post holder at the appropriate time.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a hardworking, motivated, and resilient individual with experience delivering high-quality administrative and office systems, preferably in a local government or equivalent setting. You will be able to provide comprehensive assistance and administrative support to the Director of Public Health in their role as Chair of Child Death Overview Panels by working sensitively, flexibly and collaboratively.

You will have strong communication and organisational skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders in a challenging and demanding work environment. You will have prior experience managing multiple tasks at the same time and meeting deadlines and targets through effective project management skills.

The successful applicant will be a professional first point of contact for all child deaths in the City of London or Hackney, with primary responsibilities including informing all relevant professionals of child deaths in the City of London or Hackney, maintaining individual electronic case files, convening rapid response meetings for unexpected child deaths, and maintaining a database of child deaths in the City of London and Hackney.

Hackney is one of the UK’s highest performing local authorities, serving one of London’s best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 23 March 22

Interviews: TBC

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: [email protected]