Our client, Sandwell Children’s Trust, is seeking an interim Independent Reviewing Officer / Child Protection Conference Chair.

This is a 4-month assignment initially and paid at £41.42 per hour (umbrella).

Please let me know if you are interested? Or can you refer a friend for £250 if placed?

Details of the role:

• consult with all the relevant adults, including foster carers, before each review;
• read all the relevant documentation before each review;
• meet with the child in a meaningful way before the review (this may involve
• meeting with the child on a different day in advance of the review);
• chair all meetings that make up the review;
• provide a full record of the review;
• complete quality assurance documentation;
• undertake any follow up work after the review;
• monitor drift;
• alert the local authority in writing of areas of poor practice;
• consult with the social worker and the child, following a significant change;
• resolve concerns informally, implementing the local dispute resolution process
• where necessary; travel to meetings; and
• undertake training and attend meetings for the purpose of consultation and professional development.
• Hybrid working (2/3 days in the office in Oldbury or at face-to-face meetings)

Requirements of the role:

• Qualified Social Worker
• Fully Social Work England registered
• Must have significant experience in children’s social care
• Must have experience undertaking the IRO and/or CP Chair roles previously

Please contact Lindsey Morgan asap to discuss in more detail. We are offering £250 joining bonus for new starters with Reed.Alternatively, we are offering £250 if you refer a friend or colleague and they are placed successfully into this or any other QSW role.