Part Time - IRO / CP Chair Role - Northamptonshire

Reference: 3527672623_1775052556

Northamptonshire Children's Trust is currently seeking an Independent Reviewing & Conference Officer (Child Protection Conference Chair) to join their team on a part-time basis.

Rate: £40 per hour
Hours: 0.6 FTE (22.5 hours per week)
Location: Northampton & Kettering (for face-to-face meetings)
Working Pattern: Hybrid - most Review Conferences are held virtually, with approximately 2 days per week required for face-to-face Initial Child Protection Conferences

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to take on a key role in ensuring high-quality child protection planning and safeguarding outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide independent oversight and quality assurance of child protection planning
  • Chair Child Protection Conferences, ensuring the child's voice and best interests remain central
  • Monitor performance of child protection practice across the Trust
  • Identify areas of poor practice and escalate concerns appropriately
  • Report findings and recommend improvements to senior management
  • Work collaboratively with senior leaders to implement remedial actions and drive service improvement

Essential Requirements:

  • Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
  • At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services
  • Social Work England Registration
  • Driving license and access to own vehicle

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Adarsh Parihar at or call on 020 8152 8922.

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:

  • DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
  • Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
  • Bonus for finding your own job
  • Twice weekly payroll
  • Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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£40.00
Per hour
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Northampton

Part Time

Added 01/04/2026
Reference: 3527672623_1775052556

Part Time - IRO / CP Chair Role - Northamptonshire

Northampton
Part Time

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