CP Chair / Independant Reviewing Officer IRO #000A05121

Child Protection, Children, Children and Families, Children With Disabilities, Duty and Assessment, Looked After Children, Permanence, Qualified Social Worker, Senior Practitioner, Skills
Castleford, Ashton-under-Lyne
May 14, 2025
£40 - £40 / hour
Interim / temporary

Job Description

The following is essential criteria, please do not apply without:

– Degree in Social Work

– SWE Registration

– Right to work within the UK

An IRO/Conference chair is required in Tameside. – Must have CP chair experience to hit the ground running

This is to predominately chair Child Protection Initial and Review conferences. Must be local to Tameside & be office based 

This is an agency full time office based statutory role of 36 hrs per week. The role of the conference chair is to provide independent oversight when a child or young person is deemed at risk of significant harm. The conference chair is accountable to the Director of Children’s Services and is a practitioner, independent of operational and/or line management responsibilities for the case. They chair Initial and Review case child protection conferences in line with statutory timescales as outlined in Working Together to Safeguard Children Statutory Guidance.

The conference chairs complete midpoint reviews to ensure compliance in the child protection plan. They complete the Practice Review Process to challenge where there is drift and delay or practice is lacking. They provide views for legal gateway and attend professional meetings where appropriate. They will also chair CIN meetings and undertake home visits to children.

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

What’s on offer for the Social Worker

· Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!

· Excellent management structure with experienced leaders

· Desirable location with excellent transport links

· A stable and well-supported working environment

You must have:

  • A professional qualification in social work and experience of working with Children’s

  • Social Work England registration.

  • Post qualified experience.

  • Enhanced DBS/Update service.

  • References required for the last 5 years of employment.

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

  • Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

  • Competitive Rates of pay

  • In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

  • Enhanced DBS completed.

  • Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

  • An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

  • Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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