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IRO and Independent Chair Person
Job Posted: 13 days ago
Salary: £ 30 - 35.65 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Staffordshire
Expire in: 15 days
Job Description
⚖️ Independent Reviewing Officer / Child Protection Chair
📍 Location: Staffordshire (County-wide)
🕗 Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 (37 hours/week)
📅 Duration: Ongoing contract
Are you a dedicated professional with 2+ years of IRO/Chairing experience?
We're looking for a passionate and experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) and Child Protection Chair to support and advocate for children across Staffordshire.
🔍 Your Role:
👶 Chair Child in Care reviews and Child Protection Conferences
📋 Oversee care plans and ensure they meet the needs of each child
🧒 Organise and chair meetings in a child-friendly and inclusive way
🚗 Travel across Staffordshire to visit children in care
🗣️ Be the first point of contact and advocate for the child's voice
✅ Make sure care plans are fully implemented by the local authority
👥 Build trust and maintain relationships with children and families
⚖️ Liaise with Cafcass, social workers, and placement providers
📈 Use formal escalation processes where needed to ensure best outcomes
🧭 Provide expert guidance to teams and external partners
🧩 You Bring:
✔️ Minimum 2 years of IRO/Chairing experience
✔️ In-depth understanding of statutory frameworks and children's legislation
✔️ Strong communication and decision-making skills
✔️ Passion for safeguarding and improving outcomes for children
✔️ Ability to travel county-wide 🚗
What happens now?
If you're passionate about making a real difference and meet the qualifications outlined above, we would love to hear from you! Apply on below post
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