Childrens Child Protection Chair - Gloucestershire

Added 01/07/2026

We are looking for an experienced Child Protection Chair to join our teams based in Gloucestershire. This is an exciting opportunity with excellent rates of pay £40ph. 37 hours a week. 3 month contract but with the opportunity to extend. Flexible hybrid working arrangements. We are looking for an experienced Child Protection Chair to join our teams as we work to continually improve our service and outcomes for children and families. This will be for Child Protection Conferences rather than a combined service. We are expecting staff to undertake initial CP conferences in person and those review conferences where indicated....

Somerset - Child Protection Conference Chair

Added 01/07/2026

Are you an experienced social worker with a passion for safeguarding children? Somerset County Council is seeking a dedicated Child Protection Conference Chair to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will facilitate child protection conferences, ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our community. Your expertise will guide multi-agency collaboration, fostering a supportive environment for families while adhering to statutory requirements. As a Child Protection Conference Chair, your key responsibilities will include: Leading and chairing child protection conferences, ensuring effective communication among all stakeholders. Assessing and evaluating risk factors to develop comprehensive and child-centered plans. Providing...

Somerset - Child Protection Conference Chair

Added 30/06/2026

Somerset council are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join as an Independent Reviewing Officer/CP Chair . 3 months + contracts with excellent rates of pay at £44ph. Flexible hybrid working arrangements. We have an exciting opportunity to join the Children's Advocacy and Independent Reviewing Service as a Child Protection Co-Ordinator. You will be joining a well-established team, who work closely together keeping Somerset's values at the heart of what we do. The role is a perfect professional development opportunity for an experienced Social Worker, Advanced Practitioner or Team Manager. Please know that it is essential for you to...

Barking & Dagenham - CP Chair ( Risk outside home exp needed ) - £45.20 p/h Umb

Added 27/06/2026

Are you an experienced social worker looking to make a significant impact in the Barking & Dagenham area? We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled CP Chair with expertise in risk assessment outside of the home environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team on a contract basis, offering a competitive rate of £45.20 per hour via an Umbrella company. As a CP Chair, your key responsibilities will include: Leading Child Protection Conferences, ensuring that the best interests of the child are at the forefront of all discussions. Assessing and managing risk factors associated with children and...

Barking & Dagenham - CP Chair (ROTH EXP) - £45.20 p/h Umb

Added 26/06/2026

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Child Protection Chair to join Barking & Dagenham Council. Duties and Responsibilities: * Chair Child Protection Conferences and Child in Need meetings in line with statutory guidance and safeguarding procedures. * Ensure the voice of the child remains central to all planning and decision-making. * Provide independent scrutiny and quality assurance of safeguarding practice across multi-agency partners. * Monitor and review safeguarding plans to ensure effective outcomes for children and families. * Work closely with Social Workers, partner agencies, and senior managers to promote high standards of practice. * Apply a...

Manchester -CP chair / Safeguarding Review Officer - £40 p/h Umb

Added 24/06/2026

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Manchester - CP Chair / Safeguarding Review Officer to join our dynamic team on a contract basis, offering £40 per hour Umbrella. This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in safeguarding children and ensuring their welfare through effective leadership and review processes. As a key member of our team, you will oversee Child Protection conferences and safeguarding reviews, ensuring that the voices of children and families are heard and considered in all decisions. Your key responsibilities will include: Chairing Child Protection conferences and safeguarding meetings, facilitating discussions and ensuring...

Manchester -CP chair / Safeguarding Review Officer

Added 23/06/2026

Manchester City Council for an experienced and dedicated CP Chair / Safeguarding Review Officer to join their team. Location: Moss Side District Office, 27 Bold Street, ManchesterRate: £40.00 per hour (Umbrella) Key Responsibilities: Chair and oversee Child Protection Conferences to ensure robust safeguarding plans are in place.Review and monitor the progress of Child Protection Plans, ensuring timely actions and improved outcomes for children.Work collaboratively with children, families, and multi-agency professionals to shape and influence future care plans.Provide independent oversight and challenge to ensure safeguarding practices meet statutory requirements and best practice standards.Advocate for the voice of the child, ensuring their...

Part time - Bracknell Forest - CP Chair / IRO - £47.50 p/h Umb

Added 23/06/2026

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced CP Chair / IRO to join Bracknell Forest Council on a part-time basis. Duties and Responsibilities: * Chair Child Protection Conferences and undertake related quality assurance activity in line with child protection procedures. * Ensure the voice of the child remains central to safeguarding arrangements, planning, and decision-making. * Quality assure care planning arrangements for children, ensuring their wishes and feelings are fully represented and that plans are compliant with statutory guidance for Independent Reviewing Officers. * Provide independent scrutiny and challenge to multi-agency plans, ensuring they are robust, outcome-focused, and...

Independent Reviewing Officer/CP chair- Bournemouth

Added 08/06/2026

Experienced Qualified Social Worker to work as an Independent Reviewing Officer based in Bournemouth on the beautiful Dorset coast. 37 hours a week. 3 months + contracts with excellent rates of pay at £41.11ph. Flexible hybrid working arrangements. We are looking for an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer to join our team as we work to continually improve our service and outcomes for children and families. The successful candidate will be experienced in managing and chairing complex review meeting and will be able to offer a robust and independent oversight of practice, which supports contribution to wider improvement initiatives. You will...

Child Protection Chair - Hertfordshire

Added 18/05/2026

Child Protection Chair - Hertfordshire County Council £45.50 per hour | Hybrid Working | 37 Hours per WeekAre you an experienced Senior Social Worker, Practice Supervisor, or Team Leader looking for your next leadership opportunity in safeguarding?Hertfordshire County Council is looking for an experienced Child Protection Chair to join their service on a hybrid working basis, supporting children and families through high-quality safeguarding practice within the Family Safeguarding model.Role Details: * Job Title: Child Protection Chair * Location: Hertfordshire County Council * Pay Rate: £45.50 per hour * Working Pattern: Hybrid * Hours: 37 hours per week * Business Hours:...

IRO/CP Chair - Southampton

Added 13/05/2026

Southampton city Council required an experienced social worker to join as an independent CP Chair. Must have previous experience of chairing child protection conferences. 3 months long contract, 37 hours per week. Pay rate - Depending on experience. Flexible working. In Southampton our staff are cared for and stretched in equal measure. We all need managers and leaders who listen to us, inspire us, support us, and provide a safe environment for us to practice at our very best. Our IRO and Child Protection Chairs are pivotal to our strong social work family, where practitioners and feel safe to learn...

Barking & Dagenham - Senior CP Chair - upto £50 p/h Umb

Added 11/05/2026

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Senior Child Protection Conference Chair to join the safeguarding service for London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. Duties and Responsibilities: * Chairing Child Protection Conferences and ensuring effective safeguarding plans are implemented for children and families. * Providing independent scrutiny and challenge to ensure high standards of safeguarding practice. * Reviewing risk assessments, plans, and multi-agency interventions to ensure children's needs are appropriately addressed. * Ensuring conferences are conducted in line with statutory guidance, legislation, and departmental procedures. * Working collaboratively with Social Workers, managers, education, health, police, and legal professionals....

Croydon - CP Chair - £45.20 p/h Umb

Added 10/04/2026

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...

Part Time - IRO / CP Chair Role - Northamptonshire

Added 01/04/2026

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 ConferencesThis 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 planningChair Child Protection Conferences,...

CP/Chair & Quality assurance - Hertfordshire

Added 18/03/2026

Hertfordshire County Council are looking for an individual to join their child protection chair and Quality assurance officer serviceJob SummaryMain Duties & Responsibilities To assist in the delivery of Hertfordshire's Quality Assurance Framework using performance indicators and management targets to ensure the best outcomes are achieved for children.To manage the Child Protection Conference decision-making process and in the absence of a majority decision, take the decision regarding the need for children and young people to be made the subject of Child Protection Plans.To implement the guidance from the IRO Handbook statutory guidance for Independent Reviewing Officers and Local Authorities in...