Independent Reviewing Officer / Child Protection Conference Chair

📍 Location: Oldbury, Sandwell
💷 Rate: £38 per hour
🕒 Contract: Locum | Full-Time | Hybrid Working
🚀 Start Date: Immediate

Are you an experienced and confident Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Sandwell Children's Services is looking for a skilled Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) and Conference Chair to join their team in Oldbury on a hybrid working basis.

This is a vital safeguarding role where you will provide independent oversight and ensure high standards of planning and review for children in care and children subject to child protection plans.

📝 Key Responsibilities:

Chair Child Protection Conferences and Looked After Children (LAC) Reviews

Provide robust challenge and oversight to care planning and decision-making

Ensure all reviews are child-focused, timely, and compliant with statutory guidance

Maintain independence in upholding children's rights and promoting best outcomes

Monitor performance and escalate concerns where drift or delay occurs

Work collaboratively with internal teams and partner agencies

Contribute to service development and quality assurance

✅ Requirements:

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

Previous experience as an IRO and/or Child Protection Conference Chair

Strong understanding of Working Together to Safeguard Children and IRO Handbook

Skilled in chairing complex meetings and managing sensitive discussions

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

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