Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Child Protection Chair to join the Safeguarding Service for Croydon Council.

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Chair Child Protection Conferences, ensuring effective information sharing and decision-making across multi-agency partners.
* Oversee the development, implementation, and review of Child Protection Plans.
* Provide independent scrutiny and challenge to social work practice and partner agencies where required.
* Ensure the child's voice is heard and embedded within all safeguarding processes.
* Monitor performance, identify drift or delay, and take appropriate action to address concerns.
* Contribute to audit, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of safeguarding services.

Working Pattern:
* Hybrid working

Pay Rate:
* £45.20 p/h Umbrella

Essential Requirements:
* Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
* Extensive experience within Child Protection and Safeguarding
* Previous experience chairing Child Protection Conferences or at IRO/CP Chair level
* Social Work England Registration
* Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policies, and multi-agency frameworks

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout

Please apply with an up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.
Please contact me on 01756 537412 or K.Dsouza@ edenbrownsynergy.com

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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£45.20
Per hour
Up to GBP45.20 per hour

Greater London

Temporary

Added 10/04/2026
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Croydon - CP Chair - £45.20 p/h Umb

Greater London
Temporary

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