CP Chair/IRO

2 x Child Protection Chair/IRO
6-month interim contract to start ASAP
South West
£40.00-£42.00 per hour
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Hybrid working – 3 days per week on site

CV’s are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing 24th November

Are you passionate about safeguarding children and ensuring their voices are heard? We are seeking an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) and Child Protection Chair to join our dedicated team. This is a pivotal role in driving best practice, promoting children’s rights, and ensuring robust care and safety planning for the most vulnerable in our community.

Your Role as Child Protection Chair/IRO:

As an IRO and Child Protection Chair, you will:

• Chair Child Protection Conferences and Children We Care For reviews, ensuring statutory requirements are met.
• Promote SMART, child-centred plans that reflect the voice of the child and safeguard their welfare.
• Monitor and challenge practice standards, acting as a critical friend to improve outcomes for children.
• Facilitate strong multi-agency collaboration and effective communication across services.
• Undertake quality assurance activities, including audits and case reviews, to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide specialist advice and consultancy to colleagues and partner agencies.
• Contribute to policy development and deliver inter-agency training to strengthen safeguarding practice.

Your previous experience as Child Protection Chair/IRO:

• Professional Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• A minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience in children’s statutory services.
• Proven ability to engage meaningfully with children, young people, and families.
• Experience in team management, performance oversight, and staff supervision.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, care planning processes, and best practice standards.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Must demonstrate a high level of operational experience in a Local Authority setting

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact Sarah Macrae on 0117 3137110 or apply today.
 
(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant.  Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills.  Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.

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