IRO, CP Chair

Independant Reviewing Officer & Child Protection Chair
£35.65 per hour
West Midlands
37 hours p/w

About the Role:
We are seeking an Independent Reviewing Officer and Child Protection Chair for a temporary contract within the West Midlands. This role involves travel throughout the County.

This is a dual role to chair Child Protection Conferences alongside chairing Child in Care reviews as a Independent Reviewing Officer.

You will;

• Oversee care plans and ensure they’ are meeting the needs of children;
• Chair Child in Care Review meetings and organise them in a child-friendly way.
• Undertake visits to children and act as a first point of contact for children and advocate for their interests.
• Ensure care plans are being fully implemented by local authorities.
• Act as a consistent and trusted point of support in a child’s life.
• Manage relationships between children, families, local authorities and the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass).
• Ensure local authorities are fulfilling their statutory obligations.
• Provide guidance and support to social workers, families, placement providers and other external partners.
• Follow formal escalation processes to raise concerns with senior managers.

What you need:

• A degree in Social Work or equivalent
• Registered with Social Care Wales/ Social Work England
• Completed relevant post-qualifying training
• Minimum 2 years experience as an IRO/CP Chair
• Enhanced DBS check
• Excellent communication and written skills

 
Why Work with Pertemps Social Care?
 
We’re committed to making your job search seamless and rewarding. Here’s what our candidates can expect:
 
✅ Your Own Consultant – Your contact will be a social care specialist who knows the sector inside-out, has great connections across the region, and provides the tailored career advice you need to ensure the next step is the best one for you.
✅ Simple, Online Registration – Our process is designed to ensure your registration journey is quick and straightforward.
✅  Exclusive Roles – you have access to roles exclusive to us 
✅  Great Incentives – We have an exceptional referral scheme. Recommend your friends and colleagues and earn an introduction fee of £250. We will pay you £250 if you find your own role
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✅ Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and securely, every time.
And much more to ensure your job-search is smooth and hassle-free.
 
Our Roles
 
We place Social Care Practitioners into a wide range of essential roles, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Fostering / Adoption
• Children’s & Adult Social Work
• Service Manager / Head of Service
• Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
• Occupational Therapist

 
If you’re interested in finding your next role in social care, we can help!
 
📩 Get in Touch Today!
📧 kaye.fleming@pprsocialcare.co.uk
📞 07435 787 863 / 0161 804 7658
 
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