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IRO/CP Chair
Job Posted: 10 hours ago
Salary: £ 34 - 36.78 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Stafford, Staffordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Opportunity: IRO / CP Chair Person - Staffordshire 🌟
📅 Monday to Friday | ⏰ 08:30 - 17:00 | 💷 Up to £36.78/hr (Umbrella)
🧩 About the Role
We're seeking a skilled and experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) / Child Protection Chair (CP Chair) to join our team in Staffordshire on a short-term assignment.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families across the county 💖
You'll bring strong leadership, safeguarding knowledge, and a deep understanding of statutory responsibilities to ensure every child's voice is heard and every plan meets the highest standards.
💼 Key Responsibilities
👧 Advocacy for Children - Ensure every child's wishes and feelings are central to planning and decision-making.
📋 Quality Assurance of Care Planning - Oversee robust, timely, and effective care plans that reflect each child's needs and aspirations.
🪶 Chairing Reviews & Conferences - Lead statutory Looked-After Children Reviews and Child Protection Conferences with professionalism and sensitivity.
⚖️ Decision-Making - Make informed decisions about Child Protection Plans in line with policy and legislation.
🚨 Escalation & Challenge - Confidently escalate concerns where statutory expectations aren't met.
🕵️ Monitoring & Progress Tracking - Ensure care and protection plans progress effectively, avoiding drift or delay.
📚 Statutory Compliance - Operate in line with the IRO Handbook (2010), Children Act 1989, and relevant national guidance.
💬 Restorative Practice - Communicate effectively and collaboratively to build trust and positive outcomes.
🎯 Requirements
✅ Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar IRO/CP Chair role.
✅ In-depth understanding of safeguarding, care planning, and statutory responsibilities.
✅ Ability to manage complex caseloads and work independently.
✅ Strong decision-making, communication, and analytical skills.
✅ Registered with Social Work England and eligible to work in the UK.
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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