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Child Protection Chair - Lewisham Council - £44.50 P/hr Umbrella

Location: SE6 4RU
Rate: £44.50 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Full-time
Contact: Mahek Shah | m.shah@ edenbrownsynergy.com | 0175 655 6972

About the Role:

Lewisham Council is seeking an experienced Child Protection Chair to join their safeguarding team. This is a pivotal leadership role where you'll be responsible for ensuring that child protection conferences are effective, statutory procedures are met, and the best interests of children are at the forefront of every decision.

Key Responsibilities:

Chairing Child Protection Conferences and safeguarding meetings

Making decisive, child-centred decisions on protection plans

Coordinating multi-agency contributions and ensuring statutory compliance

Monitoring and auditing the implementation and impact of protection plans

Leading and facilitating challenging discussions with families and professionals

Applying best practices, ideally including Signs of Safety methodology

Contributing to service improvement through audits and reflective practice

Essential Requirements:

Extensive experience as a Child Protection Chair

Proven expertise in chairing complex CP conferences

Solid understanding of child protection legislation, procedures, and frameworks

Social Work England registration and relevant professional qualification

Strong decision-making, communication, and leadership skills

Experience with Signs of Safety approach (desirable)

Why Join Lewisham Council via Eden Brown Synergy?

Work with a forward-thinking borough committed to safeguarding excellence

Receive ongoing support and supervision

Join a team that prioritises innovation and child-centred practice

Twice weekly payroll

£300 referral bonus scheme

Dedicated consultant to support your placement

Interested?

Send your CV to Mahek Shah at m.shah @edenbrownsynergy.com
Call 0175 655 6972 to discuss the role in more detail

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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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