Child Employment and Entertainment Officer

Part time, Permanent (21.6 hours per week)

 

Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we’ve developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.

We’re one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the City.

 

About the role

Are you passionate about safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in employment and entertainment? We are looking for a dedicated individual to fill the role of Child Employment and Entertainment Officer within Redbridge.  The post holder must ensure that our local authority meets its responsibilities under the Children and Young Person's Acts 1933 and 1963, s175 of the Education Act 2002, and the Children (Performances and Activities) Regulations 2014.

Ensure employers, parents, children, and young people are aware of and comply with the laws and regulations governing child employment, entertainment, and Chaperone Licensing.

Represent the local authority on all matters relating to child employment and entertainment.

Follow policy, guidance, and procedures for all children in need, including those in need of protection and those looked after

Previous experience of working within a similar role is desirable but not essential. Knowledge of child employment laws, child entertainment and chaperone licensing is preferably.  You will need to be organised and can manage conflicting priorities. The ability to work efficiently and effectively. Travel within the borough to carry out inspection checks.

Full supervision and training will be provided.

We welcome full or part time/ job share applicants and encourage applications from anyone with relevant experience. We are committed to supporting individual needs to ensure success in the role.

Successful applicants will be required to apply for an Enhanced Criminal Record Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The London Borough of Redbridge is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults across the Borough. As such the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act relating to the non-disclosure of spent convictions do not apply to this job.

 

To apply for this post  please complete the online application form and attach your CV and covering letter addressing how you meet the criterial for thie role as stated in the person specification via www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs or copy the following link into your browser: 

https://ce0320li.webitrent.com/ce0320li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=522080dUY9&WVID=958433OaLq

 

Ambitious for Redbridge

 

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

 

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.