Child Employment and Licensing Officer

at  London Borough of Hillingdon

EDUCATION

Contract Type

• Licensing and Regulation: Responsible for proactive measures to license and regulate child employment and children in performances. Ensures safeguarding and welfare of children and young people underpins all decision-making
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  Chaperone Approval: Assesses, trains, and approves individuals as licensed chaperones in Hillingdon, including renewal processes
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  Awareness and Compliance: Ensures employers, parents, children, and young people are aware of and comply with laws and regulations governing child employment and entertainment.
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• Representation: Represents the Local Authority on all matters related to child employment and entertainment.
  
  About you

We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team as a Child Employment and Entertainment Officer. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the welfare and safeguarding of children involved in performances and employment. Below are the essential qualifications, requirements, experience, and skills:

• Qualifications:
• Essential:
• Educated to A level or equivalent by experience.
• Qualification in safeguarding or working with children (e.g., NVQ, NNEB, BTEC).
• Track record of creating, assessing, and delivering training to diverse audiences.
• Ability to conduct and analyze interviews and selection processes.
• Desirable:
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Familiarity with child employment and entertainment processes.
• Statutory or Role-Specific Requirements:
• Essential:
• Ability to create, deliver, and assess training programs.
• Conduct statutory interviews with chaperones.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children legislation and regulations.
• Understanding of the role of a child employment and entertainment officer.
• Ability to interpret relevant legislation.
• Desirable:
• Experience collaborating with agencies involved in child welfare and education.
• Data management and report writing skills.
• Experience:
• Essential:
• Minimum two years’ experience in a Local Authority or customer-focused service.
• Direct work with partner agencies.
• Proficiency in using IT systems.
• Desirable:
• Additional experience in related fields.

What we offer
We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide: