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We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as a Southampton - CP Chair in the Unspecified field. As the CP Chair, you will play a crucial role in leading and overseeing the development and implementation of comprehensive care plans for our clients.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

Leading interdisciplinary team meetings to assess client needs and develop personalized care plans Ensuring that care plans are implemented effectively and monitoring progress towards goals Collaborating with healthcare professionals, caregivers, and clients to optimize care delivery Providing guidance and support to team members to ensure high-quality care services Regularly evaluating and updating care plans to meet changing needs and preferences

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

Previous experience in care planning, case management, or a related field Strong leadership and communication skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities Empathy and compassion towards clients and their families

In addition to the qualifications and skills mentioned above, candidates should also have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and hold any necessary certifications or licenses required for the role. Previous experience working with diverse populations and knowledge of community resources is a plus.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the skills and qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply for the Southampton - CP Chair position with us.

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Southampton city Council required an experienced social worker to join as an independent CP Chair. Must have previous experience of chairing child protection conferences and must be post qualified minimum of 5 years. Pay rate - Depending on experience

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 from honest mistakes, are supported to develop enduring relationships with children and families and are actively encouraged to share their views about the environment in which they work.

If you are looking for a change, we would love to hear from you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an IRO and Child Protection Chair to join our Quality Assurance service. You will need to provide a quality assurance role in monitoring the performance of the local authority. As well as to act as a consultant and expert resource to promote the highest standards of operational practice in services for children looked after and children in need of protection based on research, experience and best practice.

Ideally a driver with access to own car and able to reside and work in the UK

As an Eden Brown Synergy candidate, you can take advantage of our competitive service offering: * Dedicated personal and professional service. * Free DBS check. * CV review service. * Interview advice. * Competitive rates of pay. * Post-placement follow up meetings.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in the South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on 0117 910 3809/07800 543 641 or email your CV to:

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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Worcestershire County Council is seeking an experienced and passionate Social Worker to join the Safeguarding & Quality Assurance Service as an Independent Child Protection Chair and Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO).

This is an exciting opportunity to join a stable, experienced, and supportive team that has been recognised by Ofsted as providing Good services for children and families. Youll be working in a role that is pivotal to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children across the county.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Chair Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences
* Ensure SMART planning and risk management for children on CP plans
* Act as Duty LADO: handle referrals, chair Initial POT meetings, and follow through to resolution
* Promote and embed quality assurance standards
* Provide critical challenge and support to social care teams and partners
* Maintain high-quality, child-focused multi-agency working
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Requirements:
* Qualified and experienced Social Worker
* Registered with Social Work England
* Proven experience in chairing complex meetings and managing challenging conversations
* Strong knowledge of current legislation, statutory guidance, and safeguarding procedures
* Previous management or senior-level experience in safeguarding roles
* Excellent analytical, communication, and decision-making skills

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy:

* A dedicated point of contact
* Twice weekly payroll
* Process your Enhanced DBS free of charge
* A highly competitive refer a friend and find your own job bonus


If you are interested in this opportunity, please call 0114 700 3804.Or mail your CV at Mayur Rabari to m.rabari @edenbrownsynergy.com

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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Independent Reviewing Officer / Conference Chair - Children's Services
Location: Barnsley
Type: Full-time | Contract

Barnsley Children's Services is currently seeking an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) / Conference Chair to join our committed team. This is a key role focused on driving care planning, promoting stability and permanence, and championing the voice of looked after children and young people.

Key Responsibilities:

Chairing looked after children reviews, ensuring all meetings are held face-to-face in line with best practice

Conducting face-to-face visits with each young person between review meetings

Ensuring IRO midway reviews take place to track progress against plans

Overseeing and quality assuring the planning and review process for every young person

Promoting aspirational and outcome-focused care plans

Advocating for young people and ensuring their views are central to the review process

Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver effective planning and safeguarding

About You:
We are looking for a professional who is:

Passionate about improving outcomes for looked after children

A strong advocate for young people

Experienced in chairing complex multi-agency meetings

Knowledgeable about the legal and regulatory frameworks for looked after children (Care Planning Regulations and IRO Handbook)

Confident in managing and influencing care planning across services

Experienced across various statutory children's social work teams, particularly with looked after children

What We Offer:

A supportive and friendly team environment

Regular supervision and professional development

Training and progression opportunities

A chance to play a critical role in improving outcomes for young people in care

Interested?
If you're an experienced social worker ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role in a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, please contact:
Adarsh
📧 a.parihar@ edenbrownsynergy.com
📞 020 8152 8922

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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London Borough of Sutton is Hiring: Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) / Child Protection Chair
Pay Rate: £38 per hour umbrella (negotiable)
Contract: Full-time | 36 hours per week | Inside IR35
Contract Duration: 02/06/2025 - 29/08/2025
Location: London Borough of Sutton (SM1)

Are you an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) or Child Protection Chair looking for your next contract in a well-structured and supportive London borough? Sutton is seeking a passionate and detail-driven professional to join their People's Services team, ensuring robust care planning and safeguarding for children and young people.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key leadership role and make an immediate impact within a forward-thinking council that values integrity, the voice of the child, and continuous improvement in children's social care.

Key Responsibilities:

Chair Looked After Children (LAC) reviews and act as Duty Child Protection Chair as required.

Ensure statutory obligations are met and best outcomes are achieved for children with Child Protection Plans and those who are Looked After.

Support and promote the voice of the child in all care planning discussions and decisions.

Monitor the quality and timeliness of care plans, ensuring compliance with local and national standards.

Challenge underperformance through established monitoring and escalation protocols.

Provide effective oversight of safeguarding practice, escalating concerns and driving continuous improvement.

Essential Experience and Qualifications:

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.

5+ years post-qualification experience within statutory children's services.

Proven experience chairing statutory meetings and managing performance within children's teams.

Strong knowledge of legislation, statutory responsibilities, and best practices around child protection and looked after children.

Experience in supervision, leadership, and the ability to challenge poor practice constructively.

Why Join Sutton Council?

Work in a progressive London borough committed to child-centred practice.

Opportunity to hold a high-impact role in safeguarding and care planning.

Collaborative working culture focused on positive outcomes for families and children.

Flexibility and support from experienced management.

Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy:

Free DBS check processed and covered by us.

Referral bonus up to £300 when you refer another qualified professional.

Bonus for securing your own placement through us.

Twice-weekly payroll for prompt payments.

A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your contract and job search.

How to Apply:

If you're a skilled and committed IRO/CP Chair ready to influence positive change, don't miss this opportunity.

📧 Contact: Mahek Shah at m.shah @edenbrownsynergy.com
📞 Call directly on 0175 655 6972

Join Sutton's Children's Services and help shape a safer, stronger future for every child.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) on behalf of Cheshire East Council. This role is vital in managing and overseeing allegations made against adults working or volunteering with children, ensuring that safeguarding responsibilities are met in line with statutory guidance (Working Together to Safeguard Children).

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the full allegations process in line with multi-agency and statutory frameworks.

Provide expert advice, guidance and consultation to employers, voluntary organisations, and partner agencies on safeguarding procedures.

Chair complex inter-agency strategy meetings and oversee the investigation process from start to completion.

Develop and implement performance monitoring tools, outcome frameworks, and ensure reporting to SMT, LSCB, and DfE.

Lead policy development on safe recruitment practices and safe working environments across agencies.

Audit and review inter-agency safeguarding compliance and performance.

Promote and support training initiatives in line with identified safeguarding and policy needs.

Represent Cheshire East at regional LADO meetings and act as the strategic safeguarding lead when required.

Essential Criteria:

Qualified Social Worker - DipSW/CQSW/CSS or equivalent and registered with Social Work England

Significant experience in child protection and safeguarding, including complex case management

Experience of chairing multi-agency safeguarding meetings

Knowledge of national safeguarding legislation and experience applying Working Together to Safeguard Children

Experience working at both operational and strategic levels across multi-agency environments

Proven experience in offering safeguarding guidance and resolving inter-agency disputes

Strong understanding of safer recruitment and managing allegations policies

Desirable:

Management qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 4 or equivalent)

Previous LADO experience or experience at senior safeguarding level

Experience in performance reporting and strategic development

If you are a dedicated safeguarding professional with the confidence to lead and influence across agencies, we would love to hear from you.

📞 Contact: Mayur Rabari - 0114 700 3804
📧 Email: m.rabari @edenbrownsynergy.com

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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Wakefield City Council is seeking an experienced Child Protection Chair (IRO) to join their Safeguarding and Review Service, overseeing Initial Child Protection Conferences (ICPCs) and Review Child Protection Conferences (RCPCs). This role is fully office-based at Five Towns Resource Centre in Castleford and offers a competitive pay rate of £40 per hour (umbrella).

Key Responsibilities:Chair Initial Child Protection Conferences (ICPCs) and Review Child Protection Conferences (RCPCs), ensuring robust safeguarding measures are in place.Provide independent oversight of child protection cases, ensuring best practices and compliance with statutory requirements.Work collaboratively with social workers, multi-agency professionals, and families to develop and review child protection plans.Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of safeguarding interventions, ensuring child-centered decision-making.Identify areas for improvement in practice and provide constructive challenge where necessary.Maintain detailed and accurate records, ensuring that all actions align with local authority policies and statutory guidance.Essential Requirements:Qualified Social Worker with registration under Social Work England.Extensive experience in child protection and safeguarding within a local authority setting.Prior experience as a Child Protection Chair or Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) is highly desirable.Strong knowledge of Children Act 1989, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018, and other relevant safeguarding legislation.Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, ensuring decisions are made in the best interests of children.What Wakefield City Council Offers:Pay Rate: £40 per hour (umbrella).Full-time role (37 hours per week), fully office-based at Five Towns Resource Centre in Castleford.A vital leadership role within child protection and safeguarding services.A supportive team environment committed to improving outcomes for children and families.Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy: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.A dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout your job search, employment, and beyond.How to Apply:

If you are an experienced Child Protection Chair (IRO) ready to take on a crucial safeguarding role, please contact Adarsh Parihar at or call directly on 020 8152 8922

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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Independent Reviewing Officer - Child Protection

East Riding of Yorkshire Council | £42 per hour (LTD)

Role Details

Position: Independent Reviewing Officer (Child Protection Reviewing Officer)

Council: East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Job Type: Locum

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire

Pay Rate: £42 per hour (LTD)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Temporary (duration TBC)

Working Arrangements: On-site presence required; photographic ID must be presented on the first day

About the Role

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is currently seeking an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join their Child Protection team. As an IRO, your primary focus will be to ensure that children subject to child protection plans receive robust and timely reviews, with all decisions and plans effectively scrutinised to promote their safety, welfare, and development.

You will act as a critical safeguard for looked-after children and children on protection plans, ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines and a high standard of multi-agency working. This is an important frontline leadership role aimed at improving outcomes for vulnerable children in the local area.

Key Responsibilities

Chair Child Protection Conferences and Looked After Children (LAC) Reviews in accordance with statutory requirements.

Monitor the implementation of child protection and care plans to ensure effectiveness and timeliness.

Maintain independence while ensuring multi-agency accountability.

Challenge and escalate issues where statutory duties or quality standards are not being met.

Contribute to service development through reflective supervision, performance monitoring, and practice improvement.

Maintain accurate and comprehensive case records on the Council's case management system.

Work collaboratively with social workers, families, and key stakeholders to advocate for children's best interests.

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration

Significant experience in child protection and looked after children work

Previous experience as an IRO or CP Chair is highly desirable

Comprehensive understanding of legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice relating to child protection and looked after children

Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills

Able to confidently challenge and influence multi-agency decisions

Willingness to present photographic ID on the first day of work

Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy

Competitive £42 per hour LTD rate

Direct access to exclusive roles with local authorities across the UK

Quick registration and compliance process

Dedicated recruitment consultant support throughout your placement

Referral scheme - earn up to £300 when you refer a friend (T&Cs apply)

Transparent and supportive communication

Interested?

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take on a pivotal role safeguarding children in East Riding of Yorkshire, please get in touch:
📧 Email:
📞 Call: 0175 655 6972

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Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

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